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Group dynamics
- 1. GROUP DYNAMICS Presented by:- Archanatripathy Msc N tutor SNC
- 2. INTRODUCTION • Dynamic=Force • Itrefers to the forces operating in the group. • Its concerned with dynamic interaction of individuals in face to face relationships. • As a leader understanding the group dynamic is essential in order to both compose & guide the individuals within a group for the purpose of successfully & efficiently completing an assignment.
- 3. GROUP A group canbe defined asseveral individuals who come together to accomplish a particular task or goal.
- 4. GROUP DYNAMICS • Itis the social process by which people interact face to face in small groups. • Group dynamics refers to the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of a group. • It’s an interaction that influence the attitudes & behavior of people when they are grouped with others through either choice or accidental circumstances.
- 5. PRINCIPLES • The membersof the group must have a strong sense of belonging to the group. • Changes in one part of the group may produce stress in other person, which can be reduced only by eliminating or allowing the change by bringing about readjustment in the related parts. • Group survives by placing the members into functional hierarchy & facilitating the actions towards the goals.
- 6. Principle cont… • Theintergroup relations, group organization & member participation are essential for effectiveness of a group. • Information relating to need for change, plan for change & consequences of changes must be shared by members of a group.
- 8. Group formation • BruceTuckman in the 1960s specified five stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. • During these stages group members must address several issues and the way in which these issues are resolved determines whether the group will succeed in accomplishing its tasks.
- 9. Group formation stages ©PhotoDisc Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning
- 10. Group development stages •Groups members try to set rules for group behaviors • Individuals start to find out about each other. • Thus, forming is an orientation period when members get to know one another. • The forming stage should not be rushed because trust and openness must be developed. Forming
- 11. Group development stages Elementsof the Forming Stage ： •Focus on similarities and differences. •Confusion/anxiety. •Individuals are often confused during this stage because roles are not clear and there may not be a strong leader. •Open communication is necessary. Forming
- 12. Group development stages •A conflict stage where members bargain with each other. • Members often challenge group goals and struggle for power. • Individuals often expect for the leadership position during this stage of development. • If members are not able to resolve the conflict, then the group will often remain ineffective and never advance to the other stages. Forming Storming
- 13. Group development stages •Elements of the Storming Stage: •Strained relationships •Tension and disunity. •Issues of support vs. competition, influence, and decision-making. Forming Storming
- 14. •Group members aredeveloping ways of working together. •At this stage the group members will begin to develop a feeling of group cohesion and identity, cooperative effort should begin to yield results. •Responsibilities are divided among members and the group decides how it will evaluate progress. Forming Storming Norming © PhotoDisc Group development stages
- 15. • Elements ofthe Norming Stage: • More collaboration. • Emerging trust. • Appreciation • strengthening relationships • open communication, positive feedback. Forming Storming Norming © PhotoDisc Group development stages
- 16. • As leader,you can delegate much of your work, and you can concentrate on developing team members. • It feels easy to be part of the team at this stage, and people who join or leave won't disrupt performance. • During this stage of development, individuals accept one another and conflict is resolved through group discussion. Forming Storming Norming Performing © PhotoDisc Group development stages
- 17. • Harmony. • Problem-solving. •Shared and participative leadership.• • Elements of the Performing Stage: Forming Storming Norming Performing © PhotoDisc Group development stages
- 18. • The groupends. The group terminates because the task has been achieved. • Team members who have developed close working relationships with colleagues, may find this stage difficult, particularly if their future now looks uncertain. Forming Storming Norming Group development stages Adjourning © PhotoDisc Performing
- 19. ROLE OF NURSEMANAGER IN GROUP DYNAMICS • Knowledge of group dynamics is needed by nurse managers to improve leadership competencies and facilitates group discussions and communication. • Other roles are outcome management, team co- ordination and teaching of students, patients and families.
- 20. Cont… The nurseleader provides an atmosphere that allows open communication members. Supervise and manage the overall performance of staff in department. Analyzing, reporting, giving recommendations and developing strategies on how to improve quality and quantity of nursing care. Achieve business and organization goals, visions and objectives. Involved in employee selection, career development, succession planning and periodic training.
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