When to Use Groups for Problem Solving

1. When to Use Groups for Problem Solving is the job beyond the capacity of one person? are individuals’ tasks interdependent? is there more than one decision or solution? is there potential for disagreement?

2. Structured Problem Solving Approach identify the problem analyze the problem develop creative solutions through brainstorming or nominal group technique evaluate the solutions implement the plan follow up on the solution

3. Types of Problem Solving Formats parliamentary procedure panel discussion symposium forum

4. Developmental Stages orientation stage conflict stage emergence stage reinforcement stage

5. Cohesiveness shared or compatible goals progress toward goals shared norms and values lack of perceived threat between members interdependence of members threat from outside group mutual perceived attractiveness and friendship shared group experiences

6. Leadership Styles authoritarian democratic laissez-faire situational...

7. Situational Leadership Style telling selling participating delegating

8. Leadership and Power legitimate (position) coercive reward expert information referent