Social circles and your newsroom.

The general behavior, manners, decency and kindness bring persons closer at first. The mutual understanding takes place as time passes on, when each one observes each other’s real activities.

Some dissolve friendship when it stops fetching benefits. The former one proceeds on mutual trust and confidence whereas the latter one goes on exploitation. In friendship both benefits and losses are shared equally; otherwise, it is not at all called as a friendship.

It was incredible to see in the past two weeks, the different circles that formed at the institute. Some were the passionate investigative journalists at heart, others were the laid back group, and others were the all girls club.

If anything, we must examine how these circles had their unique qualities. This serves as a lesson to all of us, because no matter how old we get, these circles will always come to be. Put 35 people in a room and this will inevitably happen.

The same thing happens in our classrooms, and our newsrooms. Take a step backward and observe, and make sure to identify your circles. This can save you countless headaches come deadline time. Take advantage of being able to analyze your students and see how you can accommodate these groups to your benefit. The leaders will always be identifiable, seek them out, work with them and they will work with their individual circles.

Remember, work smarter, not harder!