Using this concept allows you, as a leader, to be able to adapt to times of change effectively
Flexibility
This capacity involves creating connections between team members and helps the group foster trust with one another
Developing relationships
This capacity uses knowledge of external forces and how they can affect the group
Environmental Awareness
What is the mascot of the baseball & basketball teams?
Pointer
Who ordered two tall milks light ice at Applebees during the skits activity?
Evan.
Imagine you encounter a conflict with an individual at work. While dealing with the conflict you decide to consciously moderate your emotions and reactions. The capacity you are utilizing is:
Emotional Self-control
Avoiding, competing, harmonizing, compromising and collaborating are styles of this capacity
Conflict Management
This component of context is fluid and can change depending on aspects of the group
Situation
What's the name of the art gallery in the Branford house?
Alexey von Schlippe
Who arrives the earliest almost every session?
Rylee
This capacity involves identifying your emotions/reactions and their impact on you
Emotional Self-Perception
Imagine that at work one of your group members shares with you that they are having a bad day, and you respond by saying, “sorry, but that’s not my problem” instead of something more comforting. This capacity should have been used in this situation.
Empathy
This is the equation for Consciousness of Context (hint: blank + blank = context)
Setting + Situation = Context
When was the student center created?
2013
Who takes their shoes off almost every session?
Liz
This capacity involves being transparent and honest within your leadership role to gain the trust of the team
Authenticity
Imagine you are in a group, and everyone is sharing their different perspectives and ideas, thus using those viewpoints to create a more productive and connected group. This capacity is being used in this situation.
Capitalizing on difference
Being a participant observer (being on the balcony but also on the dance floor) utilizes this capacity to understand the situation of a group
Group savvy
Who won the student cardboard boat race Fall '25?
The Marine Sciences Club
Which Jellycat have we used the most often in our slideshows?
Turtle

While EIL incorporates focusing on others emotions and reactions, this capacity involved understanding YOUR strengths and limitations
Honest Self-Understanding
This capacity involves being an active and contributing member of a group by moving past self-interest for the betterment of the group.
Citizenship
This stage of group dynamics is most productive, and all members of the group are most comfortable with one another.
Performing
Which island off of Avery Point used to have a Casino?
Bushy Point
What power metal band did Richard and Chris bond over on the first session?
Sabaton