Identify the steps required to take responsible action in families, workplaces, and communities, using practical reasoning processes, individually and collaboratively.

Identification should include

defining responsible action
examining and forming goals or valued ends and focusing on priorities, which meet both group and individual needs
interpreting contextual information
obtaining and using technical information and skills
communicating effectively to maximize unified group efforts
analyzing strengths and weaknesses of group members so appropriate roles may be assigned
determining alternatives when problems arise in groups
deciding upon appropriate action
considering alternatives and consequences of decision
establishing motivational techniques for implementation
implementing actions that satisfy appropriate formal and/or informal rules that govern group actions and behaviors.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

How can individual and group priorities differ in a family workplace and community?
What challenges might a family face in taking responsible actions when facing a lack of technology resources?
Why should a list of alternatives be formulated when actions are needed to respond to a problem?
What consequences might occur if actions taken in a group do not fit formal or informal rules of the group?

Communication

What are some examples of statements that might promote efforts to reach goals?
How can both inflammatory and gentle encouraging statements motivate groups to take positive actions?
Why is earning respect key in communication?

Leadership

Why are leaders good at prioritizing and communicating?
Why is effective listening a leadership skill?
Why is it difficult to take responsible action when rules governing a group are not understood?

Management

Why might limiting roles be as important as maximizing them?
What is the best way to define roles for group members?
Why is it important to continually direct group members toward priorities in order to complete tasks?