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- 1. Central University ofKerala Department of Public Health and Community Medicine GROUP DYNAMICS Presented by Dr.Haseena C V Banashri Haloi Dr. Mevise M Varghese Dr. Rahna K Pulicherla Naveen Kumar
- 2. Contents • What isa Group? • Features of a Group. • Theories of group formation. • Types & Dynamics of Group. • Efficient Vs inefficient group . • Responsibilities of a group leader.
- 3. What is agroup ? A group is defined as two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent, who come together to achieve particular objectives. (Stephen P. Robbins)
- 5. Features of agroup • Two or more persons • Commonness • Objectives • Interdependence • Work for collective goal • Interaction and involvement • Regularity • Acceptance
- 6. What is groupdynamics?? Group dynamics is a set of behavioral and psychological processes that occur within a social group or between groups. It refers to the "nature of groups, the laws of their development, and their interrelations with individuals, other groups, and larger institutions“ (Cartwright and Zander, 1968)
- 7. THEORITICAL ASPECTS OFGROUP DYNAMICS • Kurt Lewin (1943, 1948 and 1951) – Studied group scientifically. Coined term ‘group dynamics’ • Wilfred Bion (1961) studied group dynamics from psychoanalytical perspective (Experiences in Group) • William Schutz (1958 and 1966) looked at interpersonal relationship from the perspective of three parameters- inclusion control & affection. (basis for a theory of group behaviour)
- 8. • Bruce Tuckman(1965): Four-stage model Tuckman’s stages for ideal group decision making process : a) Forming b) Storming c) Norming d) Performing
- 9. STAGES OF GROUPDEVELOPMENT 1. Forming : • Orientation • There is anxiety and uncertainty among members • The individual roles are unclear • Processes are not well established
- 10. 2. Storming : •Power Struggle • Conflict and competition are at its greatest. • Have understanding of work and a general feeling of belongingness • Purposes are clear • Team relationship are blurry.
- 11. 3. Norming: • Cooperationand Integration • The team really starts to function and work towards the team goal. • Team members begin to use their experiences to solve their problems and pull together as a cohesive group. • Begins to work to optimize team process
- 12. 4. Performing • Synergy •Group members are really united • Starts delivering high shining and superior result. 5. Adjourning • The process of ‘unforming’ the group 6. Transforming
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- 17. THROUGH A RECENTINCIDENT- NIPAH virus outbreak in kerala
- 18. The Problem Planning AndAction
- 19. Effective Vs IneffectiveTeam Attribute Effective team Ineffective team Objectives Well understood and accepted Unclear Working environment Informal and relaxed Bored, tense and stiff. Feelings Freely expressed and Open for discussion Hidden and considered inappropriate Leadership Shared Dynamic Auto critic and fixed Discussion Focused and equal participation Unfocussed and dominated by few Tendency to conflict Comfort with disagreements Aggressive to disagreements Decision making General agreement is necessary Formal voting/simple majority considered
- 20. Responsibilities of a‘Group leader’ • Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort. • Coach and Motivator. • Lead by setting a good example (role model). • Facilitate problem solving and collaboration. • Maintain healthy group dynamics. • Intervene when necessary to aid the group in resolving issues. • Recognize and celebrate team and team member accomplishments and exceptional performance
- 22. Q&A Session We WelcomeAnd Value Your queries.