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Group Dynamics Group Dynamics
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Team BuildingTeam Building
Dr. Z. Zayapragassarazan, PhD.Associate Professor of Educational Technology (Medical Education)
Department of Medical Education
JIPMER
Puducherry-605006.
E-mail: zprazan@yaho.co.in
ObjectivesObjectivesAt the end of this session the participants shall be able -to understand the concept of group dynamics and team work-to identify the factors facilitating or hindering group dynamicshindering group dynamics-appreciate the role played by different team members-to recognize the stages of development of a team
GroupGroup
A group is a collection of people with some
common characteristics or purposecommon characteristics or purpose
Group DynamicsGroup Dynamics
A group of two or more people interacting
with each other in a manner that each
person influences and is influenced by
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person influences and is influenced by
each other person
The Biggest Challenge?The Biggest Challenge?
Getting People To
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Getting People To
W____ T________!
The Biggest Challenge?The Biggest Challenge?
Getting People To
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Getting People To
Work Together
ExerciseExercise--11
CommunicationCommunication
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CommunicationCommunication
Communication Exercise Communication Exercise -- DiscussionDiscussion
• How does the message change when it is
conveyed from one person to another?
• What were the weaknesses of the message
itself hampering correct transfer?
• What were the weaknesses of the people • What were the weaknesses of the people
transferring the message?
• How can we communicate in a better & more
effective way?
Communication Exercise Communication Exercise ––
Educational ImplicationsEducational Implications
• One-way communication is ineffective when two-way communication is needed.
• Listening is just as effective as talking
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• What we say is often not what people hear
• It is difficult to describe visual pictures or objects
Team BuildingTeam Building
Team
Two or more people working together to
achieve a shared goal
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Team Building
The process of getting people to work
together effectively to achieve a shared goal
Exercise-2
Lost on the moon
Group Dynamics-Team Building
Time: 15 min
5min for Individual Ranking
10 min for Group Ranking
What did we learn?What did we learn?
• How were decisions made?
• Who influenced the decisions and how?
• How could better decisions have been made?
• Did people listen to each other? if not why?
• What roles did group members adopt?
• How was conflict managed?
• What kinds of behavior helped or hindered
the group?
Exercise-3
Broken square game
Co-operation and Co-ordinationCo-operation and Co-ordination
DiscussionDiscussion
• Different behaviors of team members
• Feelings of people who succeeded/left
out/sacrificed for group goal
GroupGroup
Two or more people who interact with
each other to accomplish certain goals or
meet certain needs.
Existence of a groupExistence of a groupIf a group exists the members:
•Motivate to join.
•Perceive the group as a unified unit
of interacting people.
•Contribute in various degrees.•Contribute in various degrees.
•Have agreements and disagreements,
but finally a common outcome.
Reasons for Joining GroupsReasons for Joining Groups
Security
Group reduces insecurity and standing alone syndrome.standing alone syndrome.
Reasons for Joining GroupsReasons for Joining Groups
Status
Recognition and status same as that of group
Reasons for Joining GroupsReasons for Joining Groups
Self-Esteem
Self importance
Reasons for Joining GroupsReasons for Joining Groups
Affiliation
Fulfills need of affection
Reasons for Joining GroupsReasons for Joining Groups
Power
There is power in number
Reasons for Joining GroupsReasons for Joining Groups
Goal achievement
Pool of talent, skills and knowledge
Five Stage Model of Group Five Stage Model of Group Formation Formation (Bruce Tuckman 1965)
Members
come to
Members
Work
Together
Group
members
work
towards
Group
may
disband
either
after
meeting
Stage I
Forming
Stage II
Storming
Stage III
Norming
Stage IV
Performing
Stage V
Adjourning
Members
get to know
each other &
set ground
rules
come to
Resist
Control by
group
Leaders &
Show
hostility
Together
developing
close
relationships
& feelings of
cohesiveness
towards
getting
their jobs
done
meeting
their goals
or because
members
Leave
Forming
Factors Affecting Group PerformanceFactors Affecting Group Performance
COMPOSITIONSIZE
NORMS
COHESIVENESS
COMPOSITIONSIZE
Roles Played by Group MembersRoles Played by Group Members
Task oriented Task oriented
rolesroles
Relations Relations
oriented rolesoriented roles
Self oriented Self oriented
rolesroles
Initiators: Initiators:
Contributors
Recommend new solutions to group problems.
HarmonizersHarmonizers::
Mediate group conflicts
Blockers:Blockers:
Act stubborn and resistant to the group.
InformationInformation SeekersSeekers:: CompromisersCompromisers:: Recognition seekersRecognition seekers::InformationInformation SeekersSeekers::
Attempt to obtain the necessary facts..
CompromisersCompromisers::
Shift own opinions to create group harmony..
Recognition seekersRecognition seekers::
Call attention to their own achievements..
Opinion GiversOpinion Givers::
Share own opinions with others
EncouragesEncourages::
Praise & encourage others
DominatorsDominators::
Assert authority by manipulating the group
EnergizersEnergizers::
Stimulate the group into action whenever interested
ExpeditersExpediters::
Suggest ways the group can operate more smoothly..
AvoidersAvoiders::
Maintain distance, isolate themselves from fellow group members..
QuestionsQuestions
SummarySummary
– A team is a group whose members work intensely with each other to achieve a specific, common goal or objective.
– Understanding group dynamics helps to identify personalities and helps in making ability personalities and helps in making ability grouping
– All teams are groups but not all groups are teams.
• Teams often are difficult to form.
• It takes time for members to learn how to work together.
– TEAM- Together Everyone Achieves More
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