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1. Group Communication
Group: Three or more individuals who interact over time,
depend on each other, and follow shared rules of conduct in
order to reach a common goal.
Ideal size: 4-7

2. Group Communication
1. Cohesion
2. Group Size
3. Power Relationships
4. Cultural Differences
Factors that affect Group Communication

3. Group Communication
Types of Group Communication
•Task
•Procedural
•Climate
•Egocentric

4. Group Communication
Types of Groups
Learning
Group
Growth
Group
Problem-
Solving
Group
Social
Group

5. Group Communication
Agenda for Decision Making
Define the Problem
Analyze the Problem
Establish Criteria
Generate Solutions
Select Best Solution
Implement Decision
Action Plan to Monitor
and Fine-tune

6. Group Communication
Roles in Groups
FUNCTIONAL ROLES
Content and Relational
DYSFUNCTIONAL ROLES
Relational
Initiator/Contributor
Information Seeker
Opinion Seeker
Elaborator/Clarifier
Coordinator
Diagnostician
Critic
Supporter
Tension Reliever
Harmonizer
Follower
Blocker
Aggressor
Deserter
Dominator
Recognition Seeker
Joker
Cynic