Identify And Explain The Major Stages Of Group Development
Identify and explain the major stages of group development in five or more paragraphs (p.223-236 Chapter: 10)
The major stages of group development are: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning. The theory of these words symbolizing the stages of group development were based upon Tuckman’s (1965) model, which has been widely accepeted throughout the years. Further more, Wheelen and Hochberger (1996) was able to conduct research that proved Tuckmans theory on the stages of group development.
Forming is “…the initial stage og group development during which people come to feel valued and accepted so that they identify with the group”(Verderber p. 233) Basically when a group is first brought together some of them may feel uncomfortable or shy of the new situation. For example when it was my first day at a new college I was nervious because I didn’t know anyone, when the teacher brought us into our study groups I was shy because I did not know anyone in the group, it was an uncomfortable situation. Anderson (1988) believes that during this stage it is critical to express positivity, an refrain from abrasive and disagreeable language. It is clear that active listening skills should be used to help aqquant the members of the group. …show more content…
Storming according to Verderber is , “…the stage of group development during which the group clarifies its goals and determines the roles each member will have in the group power structure.” (p.
233) If controlled this can be a very helpful stage in the groups development. However, when storming in a group is poor, it can really hurt the group from continuing. When a group does not storm it may lead to something called “groupthink” whuch us a deterioiration of mental efficency, reality testing, and moreal judgement. To avoid group think from being created it is ideal to have constructive disagreement, and avoid name
calling.
Norming according to Verderber is, “…the stage of group development during which the group solidifies its rules for behavior, especially those that relate ot how conflict will be managed.” (p. 234)As the group reaches this stage the standards and procedures of the group become clerar. This is when the members of the group comply with the norms and are clear with the standards of the group.
Performing according to Verderber is, “the stage of group development when the skills, knowledge, and abilities of all members are combined to overcome obstacles and meet goals successfully.” (p. 235)
This occurs once the members have formed social bonds, settled power issues, and developed their norms, however, they “get in the groove” becoming more effective at creative problem solving and task performance. When I was in a group this is when I started giving problem solving contributions, and kept the group on task by only talking about task related issues. This is the most important stage of group developelent. This is the stage when the group starts feeling comfortable with one another and free;y shares their information. Adjourning according to verderber is, “…the stage of group development in which members assign meaning to what they have done and determine how to end or maintain interpersonal relations they have developed.” (p.235) A group might be brought together for one day or might be brought together for several years, however, all groups eventually come to an end. Keytons (1993) study of this phase points out two challenges that groups face, first groups need to reflect on the group by evaluating the experience they all shared. I know when I was in highschool at the end of the semester when our group came to a close we has a pizzia party. Which is what Keyton impied is important for the adjourning phrase of the group. Keyton believes it is important to have a termination ritual, which can be a small celebration with the group members. Keyton believes that such a ritual will affect what they have experienced and what expectations that will take with them to similar situations.
In three paragraphs, identify and explain the three group member roles discussed in your text (chapter 11 p. 253-256)
Members in groups tend to specialize in specific roles within group meetings and they tend to assume responsiabilities for making their meeting sucesseful. The main member roles are (in order of importance) preparing, participating, and following up.
Group meetings should not be treating as an event that one does not have to prepare for, however, one should prepare wisely before the meeting. Once I went to a meeting in Germany unprepared and by the time I sat down I had two binders packed with information on the topic. There are some important steps to help prepare yourself before going to the meeting.
1. Study the agenda- the agenda is the outline for your preparation
2. Study the minutes- studying the notes from previous meetings
3. Prepare for your contributions- Read the material that is given before the meeting do research to become informed about items on the agenda.
4. Pepare to play a major role- Consider which roles you are assigned and work form that.
5. List questions- Make a list of questions that are related to the agenda that you would like to have answered at the next group meeting
The next major step is to participate to be involved with the meeting. Everyone should participate.
1. Listen attentively- Concentrating on what others are saying
2. Staying focused- Keep your comments on task
3. Ask questions- asking questions to help stimulate ideas
4. Take notes- this will help you follow the line of development
5. Play devil’s advocate- voice disagreement or encourage further group communication
6. Monitor your contributions- making sure you have found the balance between dominating the conversation and not contributing enough.
Following up is important for groups because when groups end people tend to leave and forget what toke place until the next meeting.
1. Review and summarize your notes-do this after meeting has completed while the ideas are fresh in your mind.
2. Evaluate your effectiveness- evaluating yourself and the contributions you gave to the group
3. Review decsions-Make notes on your role and how it affected the dicisions
4. Communicate progress- Inform others who need to know about information conveyed and decisions that were made in the meeting.
5. Follow up- Make sure you complete all assignments you reived in the meeting
6. Compare the official munuted of the meeting to your own notes, and report and significant discrepancies that you find.
Explain and give personal examples of the difference between factual and expert opinion statements in at least two paragraphs (p. 297-298 chapter 12)
Factual statements are statements that can be proven as fact through research and verifiable sources. I remember when I was in highschool a teacher taught me to always question everything. To not believe any numbers or statements and do your own research on everything you here. So I was listening to FOX news one evening, and Fox was constantly saying “they say that the numbers are rising 25% everyday!” and I remember was my teacher taught me and I had to ask myself “who is they?” and I researched the 25% increase and I could not find that “fact” anywhere. I learned to always question statistics numbers and anything fed into my brain through television.
Expert opinions are interpretations and judgements made by authorities in a particular area. Usually an expert is someone who has mastered a subject through long term study and has a reptation amongst his field as being trustworthy of information. When I was in Cambodia I had the opportunity to go to Angkor Watt (8th wonder of the world) and I had the world expert on the temple with my family. Well we were given a tour guide to teach us about the temple, and the world expert would would have so many fascinating facts about the temple he was so much more knowledgable than the tour guide that the tour guide stepped back with my family and listened to him speak, it was an ironic situation.
In at least three paragraphs elaborate the following statement and give an example of each. When preparing a speech, the introduction, body, and conclusion should all include specific items. Your examples may be from the outline for your first speech (p. 318-326 Chapter 13)
The introduction is very important for the speech, infact, it is the first few sentences you say that will eatablish your relationship with your audience. I attened a Leardership University in Geneva, Switzerlad and one of the educators taught me that your first introduction is the most important with an audience and personal relationships. In fact, if you make a bad impression upon someone I learned it will take 24 more meetings to alter that persons first impression of you. Introduction is everything. For the speech it is a good idea to make an outline, this will help you see the flow and order of your points. Then it is a good idea to add supportive material into the outline. And trainsitions are important for the body and entire speech to move freely. Transitions help bring the speaker from point A to point B smoothly. In my speech I first made an outline which helped with the body of my speech very well. Then I was able to put in supportive material to my outline which inturn created the body of my speech. A good speech conclusion includes a summary of the main points of your entire speech. “So I hope you know the 3 steps to stay organized in your binders to use dividers, put the papers in your dividers, and clean your binder regualry” For longer speeches it is a good idea to leave with a vivid impression with a story to help give the message of their speech better. In highschool I did a speech on how to make cookies and I ended the presentation by giving everyone cookies, thic movivated people to try the recipe I had just wroten a speech on.
The major stages of group development are: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning. The theory of these words symbolizing the stages of group development were based upon Tuckman’s (1965) model, which has been widely accepeted throughout the years. Further more, Wheelen and Hochberger (1996) was able to conduct research that proved Tuckmans theory on the stages of group development.
Forming is “…the initial stage og group development during which people come to feel valued and accepted so that they identify with the group”(Verderber p. 233) Basically when a group is first brought together some of them may feel uncomfortable or shy of the new situation. For example when it was my first day at a new college I was nervious because I didn’t know anyone, when the teacher brought us into our study groups I was shy because I did not know anyone in the group, it was an uncomfortable situation. Anderson (1988) believes that during this stage it is critical to express positivity, an refrain from abrasive and disagreeable language. It is clear that active listening skills should be used to help aqquant the members of the group. …show more content…
Storming according to Verderber is , “…the stage of group development during which the group clarifies its goals and determines the roles each member will have in the group power structure.” (p.
233) If controlled this can be a very helpful stage in the groups development. However, when storming in a group is poor, it can really hurt the group from continuing. When a group does not storm it may lead to something called “groupthink” whuch us a deterioiration of mental efficency, reality testing, and moreal judgement. To avoid group think from being created it is ideal to have constructive disagreement, and avoid name
calling.
Norming according to Verderber is, “…the stage of group development during which the group solidifies its rules for behavior, especially those that relate ot how conflict will be managed.” (p. 234)As the group reaches this stage the standards and procedures of the group become clerar. This is when the members of the group comply with the norms and are clear with the standards of the group.
Performing according to Verderber is, “the stage of group development when the skills, knowledge, and abilities of all members are combined to overcome obstacles and meet goals successfully.” (p. 235)
This occurs once the members have formed social bonds, settled power issues, and developed their norms, however, they “get in the groove” becoming more effective at creative problem solving and task performance. When I was in a group this is when I started giving problem solving contributions, and kept the group on task by only talking about task related issues. This is the most important stage of group developelent. This is the stage when the group starts feeling comfortable with one another and free;y shares their information. Adjourning according to verderber is, “…the stage of group development in which members assign meaning to what they have done and determine how to end or maintain interpersonal relations they have developed.” (p.235) A group might be brought together for one day or might be brought together for several years, however, all groups eventually come to an end. Keytons (1993) study of this phase points out two challenges that groups face, first groups need to reflect on the group by evaluating the experience they all shared. I know when I was in highschool at the end of the semester when our group came to a close we has a pizzia party. Which is what Keyton impied is important for the adjourning phrase of the group. Keyton believes it is important to have a termination ritual, which can be a small celebration with the group members. Keyton believes that such a ritual will affect what they have experienced and what expectations that will take with them to similar situations.
In three paragraphs, identify and explain the three group member roles discussed in your text (chapter 11 p. 253-256)
Members in groups tend to specialize in specific roles within group meetings and they tend to assume responsiabilities for making their meeting sucesseful. The main member roles are (in order of importance) preparing, participating, and following up.
Group meetings should not be treating as an event that one does not have to prepare for, however, one should prepare wisely before the meeting. Once I went to a meeting in Germany unprepared and by the time I sat down I had two binders packed with information on the topic. There are some important steps to help prepare yourself before going to the meeting.
1. Study the agenda- the agenda is the outline for your preparation
2. Study the minutes- studying the notes from previous meetings
3. Prepare for your contributions- Read the material that is given before the meeting do research to become informed about items on the agenda.
4. Pepare to play a major role- Consider which roles you are assigned and work form that.
5. List questions- Make a list of questions that are related to the agenda that you would like to have answered at the next group meeting
The next major step is to participate to be involved with the meeting. Everyone should participate.
1. Listen attentively- Concentrating on what others are saying
2. Staying focused- Keep your comments on task
3. Ask questions- asking questions to help stimulate ideas
4. Take notes- this will help you follow the line of development
5. Play devil’s advocate- voice disagreement or encourage further group communication
6. Monitor your contributions- making sure you have found the balance between dominating the conversation and not contributing enough.
Following up is important for groups because when groups end people tend to leave and forget what toke place until the next meeting.
1. Review and summarize your notes-do this after meeting has completed while the ideas are fresh in your mind.
2. Evaluate your effectiveness- evaluating yourself and the contributions you gave to the group
3. Review decsions-Make notes on your role and how it affected the dicisions
4. Communicate progress- Inform others who need to know about information conveyed and decisions that were made in the meeting.
5. Follow up- Make sure you complete all assignments you reived in the meeting
6. Compare the official munuted of the meeting to your own notes, and report and significant discrepancies that you find.
Explain and give personal examples of the difference between factual and expert opinion statements in at least two paragraphs (p. 297-298 chapter 12)
Factual statements are statements that can be proven as fact through research and verifiable sources. I remember when I was in highschool a teacher taught me to always question everything. To not believe any numbers or statements and do your own research on everything you here. So I was listening to FOX news one evening, and Fox was constantly saying “they say that the numbers are rising 25% everyday!” and I remember was my teacher taught me and I had to ask myself “who is they?” and I researched the 25% increase and I could not find that “fact” anywhere. I learned to always question statistics numbers and anything fed into my brain through television.
Expert opinions are interpretations and judgements made by authorities in a particular area. Usually an expert is someone who has mastered a subject through long term study and has a reptation amongst his field as being trustworthy of information. When I was in Cambodia I had the opportunity to go to Angkor Watt (8th wonder of the world) and I had the world expert on the temple with my family. Well we were given a tour guide to teach us about the temple, and the world expert would would have so many fascinating facts about the temple he was so much more knowledgable than the tour guide that the tour guide stepped back with my family and listened to him speak, it was an ironic situation.
In at least three paragraphs elaborate the following statement and give an example of each. When preparing a speech, the introduction, body, and conclusion should all include specific items. Your examples may be from the outline for your first speech (p. 318-326 Chapter 13)
The introduction is very important for the speech, infact, it is the first few sentences you say that will eatablish your relationship with your audience. I attened a Leardership University in Geneva, Switzerlad and one of the educators taught me that your first introduction is the most important with an audience and personal relationships. In fact, if you make a bad impression upon someone I learned it will take 24 more meetings to alter that persons first impression of you. Introduction is everything. For the speech it is a good idea to make an outline, this will help you see the flow and order of your points. Then it is a good idea to add supportive material into the outline. And trainsitions are important for the body and entire speech to move freely. Transitions help bring the speaker from point A to point B smoothly. In my speech I first made an outline which helped with the body of my speech very well. Then I was able to put in supportive material to my outline which inturn created the body of my speech. A good speech conclusion includes a summary of the main points of your entire speech. “So I hope you know the 3 steps to stay organized in your binders to use dividers, put the papers in your dividers, and clean your binder regualry” For longer speeches it is a good idea to leave with a vivid impression with a story to help give the message of their speech better. In highschool I did a speech on how to make cookies and I ended the presentation by giving everyone cookies, thic movivated people to try the recipe I had just wroten a speech on.