Not my favorite thing in the world.

I haven't really been a huge fan of group projects since grade school, when most assignments entailed crayons, glitter, and making some creation out of silly putty. Unless I'm working with a group of close friends or like-minded/open-minded people, I often find group projects to be frustrating. I am also fully aware that this is something I have to adjust to as quickly as possible because I will more than likely be collaborating with other people for the rest of my life. It is especially difficult to work in a group with people you know minimally on a professional level, let alone personally. Getting to know the way other group members present their ideas or respond to counter suggestions is always challenging. More often than not, taking initiative can be interpreted as being overly aggressive or controlling.

It is also difficult to convey an idea exactly the same way as it looks inside of your head; particuarly if it's something that requires quite a bit of imagination. In theory something may sound amazing, but it may be unreasonable in execution. For that reason, I do like to be around other people and bounce ideas back and forth--but everyone has to be willing to do that.

For the most part, I prefer to work alone or with a group of people I know really well, where we all have established mutual respect for one another as individuals and contributors.

It also depends on what the project is; If I'm working on something that really interests me I'm more likely to approach it enthusiastically and with an open mind.

So really, there's my list of issues, but I am completely willing to work on them and adjust as I need to for the benefit of the group overall as well as my own success.