Computer Science

Small Group Framework of Kurk Lewin

Kurt Lewin who developed field theory, suggests a three-staged model for change, which is: Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze.

Thomson 1967

Proximity of workers was defined and dictated my work-flow, task interdependence, coordination needs. There is a even a journal about it in MIT: Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments.

At zero distance people are very uncomfortable (Freedman 1975). Direct conversation and face-to-face conversation becomes much difficult. 1.observation and 2.conversation poses problems for many groups trying to make decisions or work together.