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Small Group Spring2006 Session15

Index Card Assignment (due today): List the five things about small group communication that we've discussed so far this semester that you find most interesting. "Things" can be flexibly interpreted to encompass theories, methods, and aspects of the small group communication process.

I assigned groups based on this assignment.

Group Competence

What behaviors make people effective or ineffective as group members

Skill	Effective	Ineffective
Being flexible and adaptable	Open Minded; Listens to others points of view; Is Flexible	Intolerant of others opinions
Expressing an orientation to or having an awareness of the team or group	Doesn't criticise what others have to say	Is impatient with the slow progress in groups
Communicating and Listening Effectively	Has good communication skills	Exhibits communication anxiety
Helping the group or team establish specific goals	Knows what they are talking about; Shares ideas	Has trouble organizing and presenting ideas
Participating in decision making or problem solving	Actively participates in the task or activity	Is shy
Giving, seeking, and receiving Feedback	Contributes to the Group	Reluctant to speak up or argue a point in hopes of Avoiding Conflict
Maintaining relationships thorugh cooperation, collaboration, and conflict resolution	Gets along well with others	Dislikes being in Groups
Coordinating and planning team and group activities	Enjoys people and being in a group	Not liking groups and not trusting others to do a good job
Leading and motivating other group members	Provides leadership; Helps the group stay on task	Lacks leadership skills
	Is willing to work hard	Has trouble maintaining focus or Motivation

Group Interaction Style
- Interpersonal needs
  - Dimensions
    - Inclusion
    - control
    - Affection
  - Expressed through
    - Expressing
    - Wanting
  - Need compatibility
- Communication Competence
  - Effectiveness
  - Appropriateness
  - skills of
    - comprehending the situation
      - Impressions of appropriateness and effectiveness
    - sensitivity to the feelings of others
    - verbal and nonverbal skills
  - Ways of viewing
    - Impression
    - Motivation
    - Knowledge
    - Skill
- Communication Apprehension
  - At least some of this is genetic
  - Communication Apprehension can be overcome
- Feelings and Attitudes about working in groups
  - Grouphate
  - These feelings can be minimized
- Communicator Style
  - 10 dimensions
    - Dominant
    - Dramatic
    - Animated
    - Impression Leaving
    - Relaxed
    - Attentive
    - Open
    - Friendly
    - Contentious
    - Precise
- Personality
- Technical and Personal Skills
  - Intelligence
  - Creativity
  - Communication
    - Listening
    - Not speaking up
    - Nonverbal
    - Clarity
    - Jargon and slang
    - Aggressive group behavior
    - Non-participation, including that based in Communication apprehension
Group Diversity
Ethical Group Membership
- Dimensions
  - Caring
  - Responsibility
- Guidelines
  - Be candid and frank about personal beliefs
  - Preserve the face of other group members by holding back where your beliefs may cause conflict
  - Avoid Distortion and Exaggeration
  - Gives others a full opportunity to express their views
  - Be open minded. Trust others
  - Don't coerce others. Real consensus is best

Index card assignment due Tuesday: Based on the group topic you've been assigned, how might your group organize a group presentation on the topic (in terms of subject matter)? What paper topic might you be interested in pursuing within this topic. This will be a starting point for a group discussion on Tuesday.

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