The document describes a situation where the author got a dog earlier than agreed upon with her roommates/best friends. This caused tension as one roommate, Amanda, was unhappy that the author broke her promise to wait until after sorority recruitment to get a dog. As a result, there was yelling and screaming and tension between the roommates. The author reflects on lessons learned about compromise, keeping promises, thinking before acting, and remembering others. She realizes her roommates are like her team and informal family. Going forward, she wants to set a good example by being open-minded, caring, and respectful.

1. Thoughtful-NOT
Ali Thomas

2. Situation
My New Roommates
I think I need a ….

3. Task
Roommates wishes:
Wait till after sorority recruitment
Want to be settled in and ready…
Then I can get a DOG!

4. Action
I couldn’t wait any longer….
Humane Society + Sad Puppies = Impulse Buy
…. I got the dog TOO EARLY

5. Result
Agreement broken…
Roommate Amanda NOT HAPPY!
YELLING AND SCREAMING
TENSION
Dog’s a keeper.

6. Point of View
Amanda
My Roommate

7. Situation
Moving in with my Best friends
School of Education
BUSY!

8. Task
Dogs = Responsibility
- Words to Ali -
“Dog idea MUST WAIT”

9. Action
Surprise it’s a dog!
How Could She?

10. Result
The Dog is so SWEET!
Apologies followed

11. A Happy Family

12. Real Life Management
Ethics
&
Being a Team

13. Concept to Apply
Ethics
Morally what is or
Be the leading example
When.. Ethical Dilemmas arise
To.. prevent an Ethical Lapse
Follow.. the right approach

14. Ethical Lapse
A Decision Made Outside of Your Beliefs
My Belief Keep Promise
Respect Friends
My Promise comes when agreed upon
My Action Broke my promise
My Result Lost friend’s respect

15. Universal Approach
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you
The Golden Rule
Applies to everyone’s moral rights
My actions hurt my Best-friend
Is this how I would want to be treated?

16. Concept to Apply
A Team is.. More than a group of people.
A Team gives… a sense of belonging
A Team enables… a sense of personal responsibility
Groups = Conflicts
Task, Process, or Relationship conflicts

17. Informal Team
Voluntarily choose to interact together
Done Correctly can be VERY POSITIVE
My Roommates = My Team
Working together to live in harmony

18. Task Conflicts
Group member interpersonal differences
Problem
Members are.. focused on personal opinions
Resolution
Create… openness of emotions and cooperation
I knew what I wanted and I wanted it now.
I was close minded to anything else.

19. Lessons
You live and You learn

20. What makes up ME?
Personality Traits Resulting Behavior
Free Spirited Live day to day
Caring Animal sensitive
Laid-Back Relax it works out
Fun Lets do it!

21. Learned Lessons
Compromise
Keep Promises
Think Before You Act
Remember Others

22. Closer Understanding
My Roommates are My Best Friends
Doggies are like babies
Care for the Ones You Love

23. What I Can Do
Be Open-minded, Caring, & Respectful
I WILL set the example that other’s
WANT to Follow