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Small group overview (Leadership styles (Group problems solving (Group…

- - - - A deliberate approach is especially beneficial for groups that do not have an established history of working together and will only be able to meet occasionally.
      - Step one: Define the problem
        
        considering the three elements shared by every problem:① the current undesirable situation, ② the goal or more desirable situation, and obstacles in the way.
        
        At the end of this stage, the group should be able to compose a single sentence that summarizes the problem called a problem statement.
      - Step two: Analyze the problem
        
        focuses on the “why.” , did the potential causes of difficulty, begin setting out an agenda or timeline for the group’s problem-solving process
      - Step three: Generate possible solutions
        
        solutions should not be evaluated at this point, only proposed and clarified, what could we do to address this problem
      - Step four: Evaluate solutions
        
        based on how well they fit with the group’s charge and the abilities of the group.
        
        Step five: Implement and Assess solutions
        
        requires some advanced planning, and it should not be rushed
        
        Certain elements of the solution may need to be delegated out to various people inside and outside the group.
- - - - formed to solve a problem, promote a cause, or generate ideas or information.
      - interactions and decisions are primarily evaluated based on the quality of the final product or output.
      - ① production
        ② discussion
        ③ problem-solving
      - Problem-solving skills
    - - formed to promote interpersonal connections and are more focused on quality interactions that contribute to the well-being of group members. decision making
    - - Advantages: shared decision making, shared resources, synergy, and exposure to diversity.
      - Participating in groups can also increase our exposure to diversity and broaden our perspectives.
      - • Synergy: the potential for gains in performance or heightened quality of interactions when complementary members or member characteristics are added to existing ones, final group product
        can be better.
      - Group cohesion and climate
        
        cohesion within a group helps establish an overall group climate.
        
        Group climate refers to the relatively enduring tone and quality of group interaction that is experienced similarly by group members.
        
        ① Task cohesion: the commitment of group members to the purpose and activities of the group.
        ② Social cohesion: the attraction and liking among group members.
        
        the balance will be determined by the purpose of the group and the individual members.
- - - - is useful because the procedure involves all group members systematically, which fixes the problem of uneven participation during discussions.
      - The nominal group technique:
        
        Silently and individually list ideas.
        
        Create a master list of ideas.
        
        Clarify ideas as needed.
        
        Take a secret vote to rank group members’ acceptance of ideas.
      - To help avoid an unnecessarily long discussion