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Communicating in groups and teams (The nature of group and teams (What is…
Communicating in groups and teams
The nature of group and teams
What makes a group a team
Virtual groups
People who interact with one another via mediated channels, without meeting face-to-face.
What is group
Time
Size
Interdependence
Interaction
Goals of groups and their members
Group goals
Goals that a group collectively seeks to accomplish.
Individual goals
Individual motives for joining a group.
Characteristics of groups and teams
Patterns of interaction
Sociogram
A graphic representation of the interaction patterns in a group.
Roles
The patterns of behavior expected of group members.
Rules and norms
Rule
An explicit, officially stated guideline that governs group functions and member behavior.
Norms
Shared values, beliefs, behaviors, and procedures that govern a group's operation.
Leadership and communication
Understanding leadership
Leadership styles
Dimensions of leadership
Situational approach
Balancing task and relational goal: the leadership grid
Trait theories
Transformational leadership
Becoming a leader
Emergent leader
A member who assumes leadership roles without being appointed by higher-ups.
Followership and communication
Types of followers
Participants
Activists
Bystanders
Diehards
Isolates
The power of followers
Reward power
Coercive power
Connection power
Referent power
Legitimate power
Expert power
Examples from my life
I also have an experience that I lead a group. I succeeded to lead a group since I have used some good leadership styles.
What made you want to find out more
I want to find out more about the rules and norms.
What surprised you in the readings
I am surprised that there are there are so many roles, such as formal roles, task roles......
What bothered you
I am confused about Emergent leader. How can emergent leader assume leadership roles without being appointed by higher-ups?