Working with

Committees and other

Groups
Group Process
• Group Process had been defined as “ the
network of psychological interaction that goes
on in every group; it is everything that happens
in a group, and is affected by the kind of
interaction among the members. In this sense,
it is used also mean group dynamics
What are the forces operating in a group?
1. Social Interaction – is the dynamic interplay of forces in
which contact between persons results in modification of
attitudes and behavior of participants
2. Communication – is the means through which information,
symbols and messages are given or transmitted and received.
It maybe verbal or non verbal. It is the element that facilitates
interaction
3. Leadership – is the process of influencing others for the
purpose of performing a shared task. This process requires
that one person direct, motivate and coordinate others in the
group in order to get the assigned task accomplished.
Principles of Group Process
1. Principle of Participatory leadership – every member are
allowed to share ideas and opinions in any deliberation of the
group and be involved in problem solving and decision making
process
2. Principle of Group Attraction – the more attractive the group is
to its members, the greater is the influence the group can exert
on them
3. Principle of felt needs – by creating a shared perception of the
need for change, thus making the source of pressure for change
lie within the group itself
4. Principle of Feedback – info relating to the need for change and
its result must be shared with the group
For effective committee work, the ff are the
principles developed by Audrey Trecker
1. The Principle of Democratic Values – anchored on the belief
that people have the capacity to make good decisions when
they are well informed of the facts of the issues being
deliberated upon
2. The Principle of Purpose – it provides the committee with a
goal, the criteria for committee membership, the nature of
data needed and how it will be used to get the job done
3. The Principle of Constructive and Creative Leadership –
competence and expertise of the chairman
4. The Principle of Proper Personnel ( Members) – committee
should be carefully chosen
For effective committee work, the ff are the
principles developed by Audrey Trecker
5. The Principle of Planning – it is necessary for the committee to
plan their agenda so that they will not be wasting valuable time
“ Doing things without a plan is travelling blind”
6. Principle of Preparation – brings good result; also bespeaks of
the professionalism of the staff and volunteers
7. The Principle of Setting and Atmosphere – it is needed for
qualitative and in depth thinking and discussions in order to
arrive in sound discussions
8. The Principle of Facts First – reliability of data; reference
material in any problem solving process and decision making
For effective committee work, the ff are the
principles developed by Audrey Trecker
9. The Principle of Participation
10. The Principle of Teamwork – how they harmonize their disagreements
and come out with an output where members are willing to support
11. The Principle of Progressive Process – taking one step at a time; orderly
sequence of action
12. The Principle of Time and Timing – keep momentum going
13. The Principle of reporting – requirement to update on the progress of
the assigned tasks
14. The Principle of Evaluation – period self eval = more effective and
productive
15. The Principle of Member Satisfaction – derived when committee
members are given opportunities to express themselves, contribute their
ideas or when their expertise are utilized with productve results
FACTORS FOR EFFECTIVE WORKIN G RELATIONSHIP

1. GROUP SOLIDARITY – There is group solidarity when

members of the group feel a sense of common interest
2. SENSE OF COMMON PURPOSE – awareness of common
goals and objectives and when they derive sense of achievement
not only for himself but for the welfare of the others
3. GROUP STABILITY – group members sense of security in
relation to other groups
4. SYSTEM OF EXTERNAL REWARD – the desire to be
appreciate and recognized for efforts, contribution, ideas and
achievements
5. SENSE OF BELONGING – the caring and bigayan attitude
USES OF QUESTIONS AS A
TECHNIQUE IN GROUP DISCUSS
• To open discussions
• To stimulate interest
• To provoke thinking
• To accumulate data
• To get individual participation
• To develop a subject matter
• To change the trend of discussion
• To limit or terminate discussion
Type of Questions usually asked as a
technique and for the ff purpose
1. Overhead – directed to the group as a whole, it is effectvie for
launching discussions and promoting group thinking
2. Direct – directed to a particular individual to draw his
participation, curb monopolization, interrupt private
conversations and bring back the discussion
3. Kick off - use to launch discussion of a new subject matter
4. Follow up – used to keep the discussion going towards
attaining the objectives of the meeting