Week 04 Small Group Communication

SMALL GROUPCOMMUNICATION

Changes on Syllabus

Week 4 – Small Group Comm.Week 5 – Individual Assignment: Speech DayWeek 6 – Presentation Techniques & Skills

(Replaced Gender, Culture & Power)Week 7 – Final ExamsWeek 8 – Group Assignment: Group Presentation

Changes on Syllabus

Week 4 – Small Group Comm.Week 5 – Individual Assignment: Speech DayWeek 6 – Presentation Techniques & Skills

(Replaced Gender, Culture & Power)Week 7 – Final ExamsWeek 8 – Group Assignment: Group Presentation

Group Presentation

• Each group is given a topic. • Present your topic for 7 minutes, using visual

tools/aids.• Each member in the group must present.• Team evaluation will affect your grades.• Presentation notes/drafts to be submitted to

instructor on the day of presentation.• Topics presented may be tested in Finals.

Presentation Day:July 30, 2011

Small Group

How BIG are SMALL groups?

Small Group

How BIG are SMALL groups?

Small Group

How BIG are SMALL groups?

Small Group

How BIG are SMALL groups?

Small Group

How BIG are SMALL groups?3 to 12 persons

THE

BIGSMALL GROUP

There is NO ideal group size;It all depends on the purpose of the group.

But, why are there issues?

But, why are there issues?To consider:

hierarchy

flow of comm.

CEODirectorsManagersWorkers

Upward Downward

flow of comm.

CEODirectorsManagersWorkers

Upward Downward

Horizontal Communication

productivity

cohesiveness

roles:FORMAL

PresidentsVice PresidentsGroup LeadersSquad LeadersNCOsOfficersSecretaryTreasurerAssistantsDan lain-lain

roles:INFORMAL

Task-OrientedMaintenanceDisruptive

Leadership Styles

The three most widely recognized styles:• Autocratic• Democratic• Laissez Faire

Autocratic Leadership:

“I want both of you to…”

Democratic Leadership:

“Let’s solve this…”

Laissez Faire Leadership:

“You take care of this while…”

Fire them up!7 ways inspiring leaders communicate

Show enthusiasmDo what you preachShow advantages, sell benefits, “why should they care?”Invite participationStay positiveEncourage potential