Understanding Group Dynamics
This title is part of the
Take Away Training Series
Synopsis
Learn to recognise dynamics and intervene to improve productivity. For all team leaders, chairpersons and facilitators.
Key Learning Points
Distinguish between content and process:
- The 'content channel' - what is the group working on (most people only focus on this aspect)
- The 'process channel' - how the group works together
- Be both a participant and an observer
Main elements of group dynamics:
- Goals clearly understood
- Group communication
- Shared leadership
- Decision-making process
- Managing conflict
- Group norms
- Group cohesion
- Problem solving approaches
Influencing group dynamics:
- How do you manage or change the way a group is working?
- Work at both levels - stay tuned to the content channel and the process channel
- Make a process observation - a statement you are seeing (some people have said very little)
- Proactively suggest a change - "I'd like to hear from..."
- Give individual or group feedback - if the feedback is negative, make sure you are constructive, specific and explain the consequences of the behaviour
Understanding more about group dynamics:
- Watch a video or observe a group
- Use a checklist to help focus
- Share observations with others
Package Description
DVD
Recommended Audiences
- Managers
Distributed in the following format(s)
- DVD
Available in the following language(s)
- English
Media Type
Video Recording
Presentation Style
- Interview
STOCK CODE
TAT47
ISBN
9781925287417
Published
Melbourne
Filming location
Australia
Release year
2001
Remastered year
2006
Copyright owner
ClickView
Publisher
Seven Dimensions