This document discusses how diversity in small groups and teams can affect communication. It explores understanding communication through research on qualities of human resources professionals, types of interpersonal communication, differences between men and women, and diversity, including cultural intelligence and gender stereotyping. The author believes understanding these concepts will help them become a better communicator as an aspiring human resources professional.

1. Communication: Effects of
Diversity in Small Groups &
Teams
By: Mike Boylan

2. My Background

3. My Professional
Background

4. Purpose of Thesis
As an aspiring human resources professional, I’d like to
understand more about communication.
Through my research I believe the methods presented
of communication, will help you understand & thrive
more in groups and team of diversity.
I believe to be a successful human resources
professional you need to be an excellent communicator,
no matter what the environment.
Understanding makes you a better communicator.

5. Human Resources

6. Qualities of a Human Resources
Professional

7. Communication

8. Understanding
Communication

9. Perspective Other

10. Generalized Other

11. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Need

12. 3 Different Types of Interpersonal
Communication

13. “I-It” Communication

14. “I-You” Communication

15. “I-Thou” Communication

16. Differences of Communication
Between Men & Women

18. Diversity

19. Diversity

21. Cultural Intelligence

23. Emotional

25. Cognitive

26. Action

27. Gender

28. Stereotyping

30. Socialization

34. Teams

36. Case Study

37. Case Study

38. Case Study

39. Case Study

40. Conclusion