LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor1.

LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor 1

SPEAKING IN SMALL SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPSGROUPS

Small Groups:Small Groups:Have A Limited Number

Of Members 3 To 12Have A Specific Purpose

For Meeting

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Problem-solving Small Problem-solving Small GroupGroupFormed To Solve A

Particular ProblemInvolves Many Skills Similar

To Those In Public Speaking


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To Be Productive, A Small Group Needs Effective Effective LeadershipLeadership


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Kinds Of Kinds Of LeadershLeadershipip


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No Specific LeaderNo Specific LeaderAny Member Of The Group

Can Provide LeadershipAt Times, Every Member

Of The Group Will Fulfill Leadership Roles


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Implied LeaderImplied LeaderMight Have Highest Rank

In The GroupMay Have Most Experience

& Expertise On The Topic


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Emergent LeaderEmergent LeaderPeople Who, By Personality

Or Ability, Assume Leadership Roles

Ideally, Will Help The Group Achieve Its Objectives


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Designated LeaderDesignated LeaderAssigned Or ElectedFormal Committees

Normally Have A Designated Leader As Chairperson


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3 Kinds 3 Kinds Of Of

LeadershiLeadership Needsp Needs


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Procedural Procedural NeedsNeeds“Housekeeping” Needs Of The Group


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Procedural NeedsProcedural Needs Include: Organizing

Meetings, Setting Agendas, Taking Notes, Preparing Handouts, Etc. Handled By A Designated Leader Or Designated To A Number Of Group Members


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Task NeedsTask NeedsSubstantive Actions That Help The Group Complete Its Project


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Task NeedsTask NeedsInclude: Analyzing Issues Facing The Group, Collecting Information, Keeping The Group On Task, Helping The Group Reach Consensus, Etc.

If These Needs Are Not Met, The Group Will Not

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Maintenance NeedsMaintenance NeedsInclude: Creating A Supportive

Environment, Managing Conflict Among Group Members, Helping Group Members Feel Good About Accomplishments, Etc.


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Five Five Responsibilities Responsibilities Of Group Of Group MembershipMembership


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Commit Yourself Commit Yourself To The Goals Of To The Goals Of The GroupThe GroupAlign Personal Goals With Group Goals

“Hidden Agendas” Can Be Extremely Damaging To Group Progress


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Hidden Hidden AgendaAgendaA set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.

Fulfill Individual Fulfill Individual AssignmentsAssignmentsOne Advantage Of Working In A Group Is Division Of Labor

Group Effectiveness Depends Upon Individuals Fulfilling Specific Assignments


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No Matter What Other Assignments Each Member Has, The Most Vital Is ListeningListening


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Effective Listening Effective Listening Prevents Confusion

Effective Listening Effective Listening Allows Each Group Member To Evaluate The Ideas Of Other Group Members

Effective Listening Effective Listening Establishes A Positive Climate For Discussion


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Avoid Interpersonal ConflictsAvoid Interpersonal ConflictsPersonal Disagreements Decrease Group Effectiveness

Disagreements Within A Group Should Be Kept On Task Level, Rather Than On A Personal Level


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Encourage Full Encourage Full Participation In The GroupParticipation In The GroupListen Attentively To Other Group Members

Invite Quiet Members To SpeakOffer Supportive Comments To Other Members


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Keep The Group’s Keep The Group’s Discussion On TrackDiscussion On TrackMake Sure The Discussion Is Proceeding In An Orderly Fashion From One Issue To Another

Make Sure The Group Does Not Make Hasty Or Ill - Considered Decisions


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The Reflective-The Reflective-Thinking Thinking MethodMethod


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An Effective 5 - Step Method For Organizing Discussion In Problem - Solving Small Groups


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Define The ProblemDefine The Problem Phrase It As A

Question Of PolicyQuestion Of Policy


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4 Guidelines:4 Guidelines: Make The Question As

Clear & Specific As Possible Allow For A Wide Variety Of

Answers Avoid Biased Or Slanted

Questions Pose Only A Single Question


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Make the Make the Question Clear Question Clear and Specificand Specific


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Ineffective:Ineffective:What should be done about fraudulent?More Effective:More Effective:What should the federal government do to control the activities of fraudulent financial institutions?


Analyze The ProblemAnalyze The ProblemPay Special Attention To 2 Questions:How Severe Is The

Problem?What Are The

Causes Of The Problem?


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Establish Criteria For Establish Criteria For The SolutionThe SolutionA Vital Means For The Group To Judge The Appropriateness And Practicality Of Potential Solutions


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Generate Potential Generate Potential SolutionsSolutionsGoal: To Come Up With The Widest Range Of Solutions

Create A Master List Of All Potential Solutions


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Select The Best Select The Best SolutionSolutionAssess Each Potential Solution In Light Of The Established Criteria


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Select The Best SolutionSelect The Best SolutionTry To Reach Consensus

Consensus Decisions Usually Result In Superior Decisions And Increased Unity Within The Group


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Presenting The Presenting The Recommendations Recommendations Of The GroupOf The Group


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Written ReportWritten ReportA paper presenting the findings, conclusions, decisions, etc. of a

small group.


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Oral ReportOral ReportMuch The Same Content Wise To The Written Report

Delivered By One Member Of The Group

Should Be Approached Like Any Other Speech


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SymposiumSymposiumConsists Of A Moderator And Several Speakers Seated In Front Of An Audience


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SymposiumSymposiumModerator Introduces The Topic And The Speakers

Each Speaker Delivers A Prepared Speech On One Aspect Of The Topic


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SymposiumSymposiumShould Be Carefully Prepared To Cover All Important Aspects Of The Group’s Project


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Panel DiscussionPanel DiscussionEssentially A Conversation In Front Of An Audience

Moderator Introduces The Panelists An Keeps The Discussion On Track


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Panel DiscussionPanel DiscussionPanelists Speak Briefly, Informally, & Impromptu

Requires Serious PreparationStudy TopicMap Out IdeasEstablish Agenda For Discussion


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