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    Group or Team?

    Collins Dictionary:

    Group: a number of persons BOUND
    together by common social standards,
    interests, etc.

    Team: a group of people ORGANIZED to
    work together.
    Group Team
    Several people/can Several
    vary in size people/vary in size
    Common Common goal …
    characteristic… Implies action or
    May or may not activity
    involve action Working together
    Ex: Class of 2009 Ex: Musical Cast
    Teams and Groups - Size
    Dyad: A group of two
    Triad: A group of three
    “Small Group”: a group is generally considered small
    when it has 7 or fewer people.
    “Large Group”: can sometimes be very large.
    Communication
    As group size increases, the ability to communicate
    between members is affected.
    Ex: dyad  ----  1 communication line
    Group of 6   many lines
     
     
    “Never doubt that a small group of
    thoughtful citizens can change the
    world. Indeed, it is the only thing that
    ever has.”
    Margaret Mead
    Group Dynamics
    Objectives:
    To identify and analyze the social processes
    that impact on group development and
    performance.
    To acquire the skills necessary to intervene
    and improve individual and group
    performance in an organizational context.
    Objectives (contd)

    To build more successful organizations by


    applying techniques that provide positive
    impact on goal achievement.
    The social process by which people
    interact in a group environment

    The influences of personality, power


    and behaviour on the group process
    Formal - structured to perform
    specific tasks.

    Informal - emerge naturally in


    response to organizational or
    member interests.
    Group Size
    Issues to be considered include
    opportunities:
    to express individual viewpoints;
    to develop social relationships;
    to ensure everyone participates;
    for individual recognition.
    Group Structure

    Issues considered
    include:
    ensure that all skill sets are included;
    examine the impact of a poor performer on
    group achievement;
    Group Structure (contd)

    ensure a combination of leaders and


    followers;
    examine the potential for
    personality conflicts;
    impacts of member diversity.
    Theories of Group Formation
    Stage Activity

    Forming Direct the team and establish objectives clearly.

    Storming Establish process and structure, and work to smooth conflict and build good
    relationships between team members. Generally provide support, especially to
    those team members who are less secure. Remain positive and firm in the face of
    challenges to your leadership or the team's goal. Perhaps explain the "forming,
    storming, norming and performing" idea so that people understand why conflict's
    occurring, and understand that things will get better in the future. And consider
    teaching assertiveness and conflict resolution skills where these are necessary.

    Norming Step back and help the team take responsibility for progress towards the goal.
    This is a good time to arrange a social, or a team-building event.
    Performing Delegate as far as you sensibly can. Once the team has achieved high
    performance, you should aim to have as "light a touch" as possible. You will now
    be able to start focusing on other goals and areas of work.
    Adjourning When breaking up a team, take the time to celebrate its achievements. After all,
    you may well work with some of your people again, and this will be much easier if
    people view past experiences positively.

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