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Prevention of rising Alcoholism for a Healthy and Happy Society
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INTRODUCTION TO GROUP DYNAMICS
The interactions that influence the attitudes and behavior of people when they are grouped with others either by choice or accidental circumstances.
Group dynamics is the study of such interactions
Types of Groups
Formal Group
A group that managers establish to achieve organization goals.
Informal Group
A group that managers or nonmanagerial employees form to help achieve their own goals or to meet their own needs.
STAGES OF GROUP FORMATION
Forming - polite but untrusting
Storming - testing others
Norming - valuing other types
Performing - flexibility from trust
Adjourning – Break up of the Group
FORMING
Definition: Stage 1 teams are generally new teams that are learning how to work together
Characteristics of stage 1 teams: Members tend to be tentative and polite and to have little conflict
Critical skills and activities: Stage 1 teams need to identify their purpose, develop group norms, identify group processes, define roles, build relationships and trust
Role of facilitator/leader: Stage 1 teams usually need a strong leader who can help the team go through its forming activities
PERFORMING
Definition: Stage 4 teams are at the highest level of performance and can process their strengths and weaknesses while accomplishing their goals.
Group characteristics: In stage 4, the team takes a flexible approach to roles and structures depending on the task at hand. The team is able to evaluate its effectiveness and views conflict is viewed as an opportunity. Stage 4 teams tend to be energetic, creative, and fun!
Critical skills and activities: Stage 4 teams need to hold high expectations for their performance. They often use sub-groups as well as the large group for decision-making and task completion. Teams also recognize the need to ensure that all members are in agreement with the role and purpose of sub-groups.
Role of Leader: In a stage 4 team, it’s often difficult to identify the leader, because everyone is sharing in leadership.