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Textbook: Communication in the Real World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCj0uanWr_I
Why Should I
Learn about Small ● Meets Instrumental Needs
(accomplish tasks to survive
Groups? and succeed)
● Meets Interpersonal Needs
(sense of belonging, influence
others, emotional support)
● Meets Identity Needs
(affiliate with others like us or
those we admire)
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Group Presentation Example - Stanford School of Business
Watch Carefully For:
1) Individual Assignments
2) Where group members
stand.
3) Intro - Provides
information for each
step in the speech.
4) Hand-off from the
speaker to the next
speaker.
5) Recap of main points for
the conclusion.
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Understanding Small Groups
Definition:
Small group communication refers to
interaction between 3 or more people who
are connected through:
● A common purpose,
● Mutual influence, and
● Shared identity
● No set number (depends on purpose)
● Too many members increase potential
for conflict and feeling overwhelmed
● Usually task focused
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Small Group Structure
TASK
RELATIONAL PRIMARY SECONDARY
ORIENTED
Solve Problems Make Connections Long-lasting Less frequent contact
Family & Friends Self-oriented
Tuckman’s Model of Team Development Stages
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SMALL GROUPS:
Define and Provide Examples
#1 - Cohesion (2 types)
#2 - Group Climate
(definition & qualities for
positive climate)
#3 - Group Socialization
Review Group
Assignments
& Details