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2. SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS Small Groups: Small Groups: Have A Limited Number Of Members 3 To 12 Have A Specific Purpose For Meeting LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor2

3. Problem-solving Small Group Problem-solving Small Group Formed To Solve A Particular Problem Involves Many Skills Similar To Those In Public Speaking LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor3 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

4. Effective Leadership To Be Productive, A Small Group Needs Effective Leadership LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor4 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

5. Kinds Of Leadership Kinds Of Leadership LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor5 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

6. No Specific Leader No Specific Leader Any Member Of The Group Can Provide Leadership At Times, Every Member Of The Group Will Fulfill Leadership Roles LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor6 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

7. Implied Leader Implied Leader Might Have Highest Rank In The Group May Have Most Experience & Expertise On The Topic LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor7 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

8. Emergent Leader Emergent Leader People Who, By Personality Or Ability, Assume Leadership Roles Ideally, Will Help The Group Achieve Its Objectives LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor8 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

9. Designated Leader Designated Leader Assigned Or Elected Formal Committees Normally Have A Designated Leader As Chairperson LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor9 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

10. 3 Kinds Of Leadership Needs 3 Kinds Of Leadership Needs LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor10 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

11. Procedural Needs Procedural Needs Housekeeping Needs Of The Group LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor11 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

12. Procedural Needs Procedural Needs Include: Organizing Meetings, Setting Agendas, Taking Notes, Preparing Handouts, Etc. Handled By A Designated Leader Or Designated To A Number Of Group Members LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor12 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

13. Task Needs Task Needs Substantive Actions That Help The Group Complete Its Project LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor13 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

14. Task Needs Task Needs Include: Analyzing Issues Facing The Group, Collecting Information, Keeping The Group On Task, Helping The Group Reach Consensus, Etc. If These Needs Are Not Met, The Group Will Not Be Successful LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor14 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

15. Maintenance Needs Maintenance Needs Include: Creating A Supportive Environment, Managing Conflict Among Group Members, Helping Group Members Feel Good About Accomplishments, Etc. LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor15 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

16. Five Responsibilities Of Group Membership Five Responsibilities Of Group Membership LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor16 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

17. Commit Yourself To The Goals Of The Group Commit Yourself To The Goals Of The Group Align Personal Goals With Group Goals Hidden Agendas Can Be Extremely Damaging To Group Progress LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor17 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS Hidden Agenda A set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.

18. Fulfill Individual Assignments Fulfill Individual Assignments One Advantage Of Working In A Group Is Division Of Labor Group Effectiveness Depends Upon Individuals Fulfilling Specific Assignments LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor18 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

19. Listening No Matter What Other Assignments Each Member Has, The Most Vital Is Listening LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor19 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

20. Effective Listening Effective Listening Prevents Confusion Effective Listening Effective Listening Allows Each Group Member To Evaluate The Ideas Of Other Group Members Effective Listening Effective Listening Establishes A Positive Climate For Discussion LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor20 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

21. Avoid Interpersonal Conflicts Avoid Interpersonal Conflicts Personal Disagreements Decrease Group Effectiveness Disagreements Within A Group Should Be Kept On Task Level, Rather Than On A Personal Level LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor21 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

22. Encourage Full Participation In The Group Encourage Full Participation In The Group Listen Attentively To Other Group Members Invite Quiet Members To Speak Offer Supportive Comments To Other Members LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor22 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

23. Keep The Groups Discussion On Track Keep The Groups Discussion On Track Make Sure The Discussion Is Proceeding In An Orderly Fashion From One Issue To Another Make Sure The Group Does Not Make Hasty Or Ill - Considered Decisions LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor23 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

24. The Reflective- Thinking Method The Reflective- Thinking Method LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor24 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

25. An Effective 5 - Step Method For Organizing Discussion In Problem - Solving Small Groups LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor25 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

26. Define The Problem Define The Problem Question Of Policy Phrase It As A Question Of Policy LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor26 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

27. 4 Guidelines: 4 Guidelines: Make The Question As Clear & Specific As Possible Allow For A Wide Variety Of Answers Avoid Biased Or Slanted Questions Pose Only A Single Question LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor27 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

28. Make the Question Clear and Specific Make the Question Clear and Specific LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor28 Ineffective: What should be done about fraudulent? More Effective: What should the federal government do to control the activities of fraudulent financial institutions? SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

29. Analyze The Problem Analyze The Problem Pay Special Attention To 2 Questions: How Severe Is The Problem? What Are The Causes Of The Problem? LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor29 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

30. Establish Criteria For The Solution Establish Criteria For The Solution A Vital Means For The Group To Judge The Appropriateness And Practicality Of Potential Solutions LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor30 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

31. Generate Potential Solutions Generate Potential Solutions Goal: To Come Up With The Widest Range Of Solutions Create A Master List Of All Potential Solutions LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor31 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

32. Select The Best Solution Select The Best Solution Assess Each Potential Solution In Light Of The Established Criteria LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor32 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

33. Select The Best Solution Select The Best Solution Try To Reach Consensus Consensus Decisions Usually Result In Superior Decisions And Increased Unity Within The Group LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor33 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

34. Presenting The Recommendations Of The Group Presenting The Recommendations Of The Group LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor34 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

35. Written Report Written Report A paper presenting the findings, conclusions, decisions, etc. of a small group. LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor35 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

36. Oral Report Oral Report Much The Same Content Wise To The Written Report Delivered By One Member Of The Group Should Be Approached Like Any Other Speech LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor36 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

37. Symposium Symposium Consists Of A Moderator And Several Speakers Seated In Front Of An Audience LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor37 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

38. Symposium Symposium Moderator Introduces The Topic And The Speakers Each Speaker Delivers A Prepared Speech On One Aspect Of The Topic LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor38 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

39. Symposium Symposium Should Be Carefully Prepared To Cover All Important Aspects Of The Groups Project LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor39 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

40. Panel Discussion Panel Discussion Essentially A Conversation In Front Of An Audience Moderator Introduces The Panelists An Keeps The Discussion On Track LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor40 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS

41. Panel Discussion Panel Discussion Panelists Speak Briefly, Informally, & Impromptu Requires Serious Preparation Study Topic Map Out Ideas Establish Agenda For Discussion LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor41 SPEAKING IN SMALL GROUPS