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000451814 010__ $$a  2006039723
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000451814 1001_ $$aFujishin, Randy.
000451814 24510 $$aCreating effective groups :$$bthe art of small group communication /$$cRandy Fujishin.
000451814 250__ $$a2nd ed.
000451814 260__ $$aLanham, Md. :$$bRowman & Littlefield,$$cc2007.
000451814 300__ $$axii, 193 p. ;$$c24 cm.
000451814 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 185-188) and index.
000451814 5050_ $$aWorking 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 -- Discovering yourself. Being open to self-discovery ; Spending time by yourself ; Self-discovery inventories ; Speaking kindly to yourself ; Accepting yourself ; Accepting others -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Preparing for discussion. You don'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 ; Being an ethical group member -- Guiding discussion. Guiding discussion to a shared path ; Task-guiding behaviors ; Social-guiding behaviors ; Being an effective follower -- Leading a group. What is leadership? ; Approaches to leadership ; The attitude of the servant leader ; Leading an effective meeting ; Taking care of yourself as the leader -- Building a cohesive group. The social dimension ; Feeling successful ; Feeling connected ; Feeling valued ; Feeling supported ; Trusting others ; Groupthink: when groups are too cohesive -- 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.
000451814 5201_ $$a"The second edition of Creative Effective Groups provides an introduction to the study of small group communication, including the areas of group decision making, group problem solving, group dynamics, leadership, and team building. This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. This updated edition of Creating Effective Groups contains new sections on reducing speaking anxiety, increasing intercultural understanding - including the S.O.A.R. technique for intercultural awareness - and more. The book also presents new end-of-chapter exercises."--Jacket.
000451814 650_0 $$aSmall groups.
000451814 650_0 $$aCommunication in small groups.
000451814 650_0 $$aGroup decision making.
000451814 85200 $$bgen$$hHM736$$i.F85$$i2007
000451814 85641 $$3Table of contents only$$uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip076/2006039723.html
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