Creating effective groups : the art of small group communication /: the art of small group communication. (2023)
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- Book
- Title:
- Creating effective groups : the art of small group communication /: the art of small group communication. (2023)
- Main Title:
- Creating effective groups : the art of small group communication
- Further Information:
- Note: Randy Fujishin.
- Authors:
- Fujishin, Randy
- Contents:
- CHAPTER 1 Working in a Group ; Working in Groups ; Four Elements of a Problem-Solving Group ; The Small Group as a System ; The Power of One ; Characteristics of Groups ; The Power of Diversity ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 2 Discovering Yourself ; Being Open to Self-Discovery ; Spending Time by Yourself ; Self-Discovery Inventories ; Speaking Kindly to Yourself ; Accepting Yourself ; Accepting Others ; Critically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 3 Expressing Yourself Clearly ; Communication Is a Learned Behavior ; Five Roles That Prevent Clear Expression ; The Communication Process ; I-Statements ; Four Levels of Communication ; Gender Differences in Conversational Strategies ; Guidelines for Speaking Clearly ; Reducing Anxiety When Speaking ; Defensive vs. Supportive Group Climates ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 4 Listening for Understanding ; The Importance of Listening ; The Process of Listening ; Poor Listening Styles ; Barriers to Listening ; Acceptance: A Requirement for Listening ; Listening for Understanding: Active Listening ; Advantages of Active Listening ; Guidelines for Active Listening ; Intercultural Awareness ; S.O.A.R. Technique ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 5 Problem Solving in Groups ; Myths of Small Group Problem Solving ; Decision-Making Techniques ; Discussion Questions ; The Standard Problem-Solving Agenda ; The Circular Nature of Problem Solving ; BeingCHAPTER 1 Working in a Group ; Working in Groups ; Four Elements of a Problem-Solving Group ; The Small Group as a System ; The Power of One ; Characteristics of Groups ; The Power of Diversity ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 2 Discovering Yourself ; Being Open to Self-Discovery ; Spending Time by Yourself ; Self-Discovery Inventories ; Speaking Kindly to Yourself ; Accepting Yourself ; Accepting Others ; Critically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 3 Expressing Yourself Clearly ; Communication Is a Learned Behavior ; Five Roles That Prevent Clear Expression ; The Communication Process ; I-Statements ; Four Levels of Communication ; Gender Differences in Conversational Strategies ; Guidelines for Speaking Clearly ; Reducing Anxiety When Speaking ; Defensive vs. Supportive Group Climates ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 4 Listening for Understanding ; The Importance of Listening ; The Process of Listening ; Poor Listening Styles ; Barriers to Listening ; Acceptance: A Requirement for Listening ; Listening for Understanding: Active Listening ; Advantages of Active Listening ; Guidelines for Active Listening ; Intercultural Awareness ; S.O.A.R. Technique ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 5 Problem Solving in Groups ; Myths of Small Group Problem Solving ; Decision-Making Techniques ; Discussion Questions ; The Standard Problem-Solving Agenda ; The Circular Nature of Problem Solving ; Being More Creative ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 6 Preparing for Discussion ; You Don&rsquo;t Know Everything ; We Can Always Know More ; Where to Research ; What to Research ; Constructing an Information Sheet ; Using Visual Aids ; Testing Evidence and Reasoning ; Recognizing Logical Fallacies ; Ethical Communication ; Your Time Management ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 7 Guiding Discussion ; Guiding Discussion to a Shared Path ; Task-Guiding Behaviors ; Social-Guiding Behaviors ; Being an Effective Follower ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 8 Leading a Group ; What Is Leadership? ; Approaches to Leadership ; The Attitude of the Servant Leader ; Leading an Effective Meeting <br />Taking Care of Yourself as the Leader ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 9 Building a Cohesive Group ; The Social Dimension ; Feeling Successful ; Feeling Connected ; Feeling Valued ; Feeling Supported ; Trusting Others ; Groupthink: When Groups Are Too Cohesive ; Individual and Group Exercises ; ; CHAPTER 10 Managing Conflict ; A Different Approach to Conflict ; Myths of Conflict ; Advantages of Conflict ; Three Types of Group Conflict ; Dealing with Procedural Conflict ; Dealing with Substantive Conflict ; Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict ; Specific Interventions for Dysfunctional Behavior ; Forgiveness ; Individual and Group Exercises ; … (more)
- Edition:
- Fourth edition
- Publisher Details:
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Publication Date:
- 2023
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (250 pages), illustrations (black and white)
- Subjects:
- 302.34
Communication in small groups - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781538164457
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781538164433
9781538164440 - Notes:
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- Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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- British Library HMNTS - ELD.DS.765554
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