Small groups, consisting of 3-15 individuals, are categorized into task, relationship, and influence groups, each serving different purposes. Effective group meetings require proper planning, such as setting agendas, notifying participants, and establishing timeframes to avoid common pitfalls like unnecessary discussions. Key guidelines include starting and ending on time, using appropriate discussion techniques, and ensuring that all members have an equal opportunity to contribute.

1. Ice breaker

2. Small Group
Communicatio
n

3. How big is a small group?
 Composed of 3-15 individuals.
Too large of a group (more than
15) inhibits the group members ability to
communicate with everyone else in the
group.

4. Categories of a Small Group
 Task group-is more of a committee
meeting, set up to accomplish a task.
 Relationship group-is more of meeting a
people for enjoyment of each others
company.
 Influence group-focuses on bettering
yourself and those around you.

5. Characteristics of a
Small Group
 Equal opportunity to communicate
 Immediate feedback capability
 Concentration on a single task
 Able to function without sub-dividing into
small groups

6. Group
Meeting

7. Are often dreaded by group
members because they lack focus
and appear to be unproductive.

8. Group meetings can be a great
assets if planned properly and
administered properly.

9. Preparation:
1. Give appropiate notice to those involve.
2. Identify a purpose for the meeting.
3. Include only people who are relevant to
the discussion.
4. Distribute an agenda before the
meeting.include the following items:
 call to order
 Approval of previous minutes and
treasurers report

10. Unfinished business (specify)
New business
Announcements
Adjourned
5. Establish start,stop,and break times.
6. Set the deadlines for follow-up actions.

11. During the meeting:
 Start promptly and end on time.
 Use roberts rule of order.
 Assign someone to take notes and write
the minutes.
 Use an appropriate discussion model
1. Start agenda
2. Nominal group technique

12. Behavior to avoid:
 Hold unecessary meetings.
 Invite everyone.
 Let people dominate the discussion.
 Allow discussion to wander from the topic.
 Fail to act on decisions made.

15. References:
 Fundamentals of effective speech and
oral communication
 www.wikipedia.com
Prepared by: Jenny Huera