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Small Group Communication The Power of Many

Small Group Communication The Power of Many. Definition. “A collection of individuals who influence one another, derive mutual satisfaction from one another, have a common purpose, take on roles , are interdependent , and interact together.” Seiler and Beall, pg 401.

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Small Group Communication The Power of Many

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  1. Small Group Communication The Power of Many

  2. Definition • “A collection of individuals who influence one another, derive mutual satisfaction from one another, have a common purpose, take on roles, are interdependent, and interact together.” • Seiler and Beall, pg 401

  3. What Is A Group? • Perceptions • Impression on one another • Motivation • Rewards for being together • Goals • Common Purpose? • Organization • Role/Task? • Interdependence • Dependant/Independent success • Interaction • communicate

  4. Interdependence “In an interdependent relationship, problems and opportunities can be addressed by synergizing . . . Synergizing is an action and creative process of looking for and exploring possibilities that will benefit all involved parties.” • Stephen R. Covey

  5. Why Do We Join? • Satisfy important psychological and social needs • Achieve goals not capable of achieving alone • Multiple sources of information and knowledge • Security-safety in numbers • Social identity (Self-Concept).

  6. Advantages Input from a variety of People Risky Shift Phenomenon Decisions less conservative and more “risky” Social Facilitation More ideas of higher quality-Evaluation apprehension Disadvantages Decision Time tends to be longer GROUPTHINK Concurrence seeking dominates group decision making Social Loafing Reduction in Motivation Group Rewards Advantages and Disadvantages to Group Membership

  7. Purposes of Small Group Communication • Social Purposes • Socialization • Strengthen interpersonal relationships • Catharsis • Vent our emotions and gain support • Therapy • Alter attitudes, feelings, or behaviors • Learning and Information Sharing • Learn from others

  8. Purposes of Small Group Communication • Task-Related Purposes • Decision Making • Supportive of Change • Problem Solving • Variety of points of view

  9. Group OperationsStages of Development • Polite Phase/Group Norming • Members get acquainted. Phase ends when the group begins to discuss task at hand • Orientation Phase/Group Storming • When conflict erupts. Groups goes about setting it’s purpose and Leaders emerge/alliances form.

  10. Group OperationsStages of Development • Role-Division Phase/Group Conforming • Group decides on goals, purpose is identified, roles become established and leaders become more assertive. • Roles: Compromiser, “easer of tensions,” Questioner, Reinforcer . . . • Constructive Phase/Group Performing • Group works to achieve tasks, work finally gets done.

  11. 77 Types of Group Speeches • Panel Discussions • “Talk Shows” • Dramatic Reenactments • ????

  12. 78 Preparing for Group Presentations • Brainstorm the topic • Research the topic • Discuss and divide the topic into areas of responsibility • Research your specific topic area • Outline your topic

  13. 79 Preparing for Group Presentations (cont’d) • Discuss how all the information interrelates • Finalize the group presentation format • Plan the introduction and conclusion • Rehearse and deliver the presentation

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