The aim of this study is to get an insight into how members of a research project group describe and interpret the dynamic relations in the group in running a research project investigating improvisation in teacher education. The empirical data consists of field notes from the research group meetings and project events in the initial phase of the project, and from retrospective interviews with the research project group a year later. The data was analysed in an abductive process in light of the concept of power and the concept of the group as an interpretative zone. The findings indicate that there is 'a touch of power' when reflecting on followership and leadership, conflicts and professional disagreement, and unity and multiple perspectives.