Creating Effective Groups

This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productive, and healthy manner. This third edition features all new sections on: - "The Power of Diversity" - "Critically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator" - "Defensive vs. Supportive Climates" - "Ethical Communication" - "Time Management" - "Impromptu Speaking" - "The Spirit of Collaboration" As well as new end chapter exercises in several chapters focusing on Online Resources and Social Media.
Creating Effective Groups, Third Edition gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. This new edition features all new sections on diversity, group dynamics, online resources, and social media.
I am grateful to Randy for understanding the "art" of communication and compiling a truly valuable resource for teaching group communication. I will use this text in my consulting practice and recommend it to others facilitating communication courses. The new edition adds a number of valuable sections including, "Critically Thinking about Yourself as a Communicator," and "Defensive verses Supportive Group Climates." I look forward to incorporating this new material into my existing course curriculum.--Barbara Thorngren, Collaborative Education Consultant, PeaceWorks New Hampshire