Applying Skills of Collaboration, Negotiation & Influence in the Activity (Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies): Revision Note

Examiners need to see that you worked as part of a team, not that one person did everything

Before the action, agree clear roles within your team

• For example, one person leads communication, another organises materials, and another records progress

Make sure roles are matched to strengths, as this shows planning and awareness

During the action, show that everyone carried out their role

• For example, one student speaking to an audience while another manages resources or collects feedback

After the action, reflect on how well roles worked

• You might explain that some roles needed adjusting or that one role became more important than expected

Keep brief evidence, such as notes, photos or messages, to help you describe teamwork clearly in the exam

Collaboration means working together towards a shared goal

• Before the action, this could involve agreeing the final plan and solving problems as a group

Negotiation involves compromise and decision-making

• For example, if team members disagreed on the method, explain how you discussed options and reached agreement

Influence is about persuading others to support your action

• During the action, this might include encouraging students to sign a petition or persuading a teacher to support your idea

Use specific examples, not general statements

• For example, explain what you said, who you spoke to, and how they responded

After the action, reflect on how effective your influence was

• Examiners reward students who can explain what worked, what did not, and why