Creating Effective Groups The Art of Small Group Communication Paperback - 2001

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Creating Effective Groups is designed to give a straightforward, yet comprehensive introduction to the study of small group communication, group decision-making, group problem-solving, group dynamics, leadership, and team-building. Creating Effective Groups provides your students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in any small group setting. Unique Features Focuses on fundamental concepts and practical skills without getting bogged down in lengthy theoretical discussions. Founded on the idea that every group member, not just the leader, contributes in significant ways to creating the task and social dimensions of any group. Discusses the psychological factors and variables of group interaction using the author's counseling as well as communication studies training. Illustrates the need for the skills and concepts presented in the chapters using real-life stories and examples. Employs a warm, friendly, and encouraging writing style to keep your students engaged and involved in the learning process. Creating Effective Groups provides students the opportunity to practice, develop, and implement a variety of communication skills to help encourage, guide, and inspire the group to success!

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