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Teaching Group Dynamics Through the Collaborative Chain Exercise
Jyro B. Triviño
Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Volume 18: 2025, pp. 257-266; ABSTRACT
Teaching group dynamics as an organizational behavior concept can present a challenge
for contextualized understanding when done simply by definition. This article introduces the
Collaborative Chain exercise, an innovative group activity designed for classes of 25-30 students
that engages participants in learning principles of group dynamics through experiential learning.
The 45 to 60-minute exercise emphasizes team cohesion, conflict management, and communication
strategies, helping students critically understand group dynamics in an organizational behavior
context. Through structured learning and guided reflection, instructors assess students’ grasp of the
key concepts using a three-tier evaluation framework that measures immediate engagement,
reflective understanding, and practical application. This structured exercise also offers an engaging
alternative to conventional case studies and business simulations, allowing students to discover key
concepts through direct experience while providing clear metrics for learning assessment.
Keywords: communication, conflict resolution, experiential learning, instructional innovation.
