Group Decision Making HKD

Group Decision Making

Developing the Group

Our Mission Statement

“To build group cohesion while upholding the values of our community partner (YMCA) as we strive to successfully plan and volunteer for the YMCA healthy kids day.”

Group GoalsThe #1 goal is to present the concepts of Small Group Communication that we learned while planning an event.

The goal is not to plan an actual event, but toanalyze the interactions from this event.

Group CommitmentsWe are committed to working together as acohesive group

We are committed to Healthy Kids day at theYMCA and the commitments of the YMCA

– YOUTH DEVELOPMENT– HEALTHY LIVING– SOCIAL RESPONSIBITY

Group RolesLeader – Student 1– Children healthy food options, planning and organizing

Student 2– Children healthy food options, parent nutrition classes, and planning

Student 3– Social media advertising, video, editing, and planning

Student 4– Flyer, activities, map of activities, days agenda, correspondent, and planning

Student 5– Pictures of activities, Activities, correspondent, and planning

Developing Group Cohesiveness

• Previous Relationships• Common Experiences• “Small Talk”

• Bi-Weekly Meetings• Electronic Communication• Everyone Matters

Group Communication Climate

Atmosphere group members createVerbal and non-verbal

Strengthening relationshipsStrategies

Group Communication Climate

ClimatesDefensive ClimateSupportive Climate

Group Communication Climate6 Categories of Communication

• Evaluation or Description• Control or Problem Orientation• Strategy or Spontaneity• Neutrality or Empathy• Superiority or Equality• Certainty or Professionalism

March 8th•Form Group

March 20th•Discuss ideas, strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and assignment

•Set up Google Docs

March 27th•Outline and Assign Tasks

March 29th – April 12th

•In-class progress meetings

April 14th

•Attend HKD at Cleve. YMCA

April 17th

•All group sections turned in on Google Docs

April 19th

•Practice

April 26th

•Present

Group PERT Diagram

Managing Meetings

Value

Bi-weekly

Organization

Review of Discussion

Feedbacktask

procedural

Relational

individual

group

descriptive

evaluative

prescriptive

Feb 1st• Agenda

Made

Feb 15th• Menu

Planned• Activities

Planned• Flyers and

Social Media Prep Work

Mar 1• Flyer Sent• Social

Media Program launched

Mar 15• Order

supplies, shirt, bags, etc.

Apr 12• Non-

perishable food purchased

Apr 13• Setup for

activities and vendors

• Perishable food purchased

Apr 14• Healthy

Kids Day

YMCA HKD PERT Diagram

“To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

CARING RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY HONESTY

YMCA Mission Statement

ActivitiesWheelbarrow RaceHula Hoop ContestJumping Jacks ContestPotato Bag RaceBasketball ( ½ court open, ½ court game )Open SwimBounce House

*Race started at offset 15 minute intervals with basketball games every half hour

Activities

Activities

Tickets/VouchersEach participating person will receive five (5) ticket vouchers when arriving (can purchase more if needed)

Ticket vouchers can be redeemed for healthy snacks & food, as well as cooking demos

Kids can win additional tickets in races & activities

Event Map

Event Planning Timeline

The plate consists of places for: • Fruits• Vegetables• Protein• Grains• Dairy

Nutrition

Nutrition

Healthy Eating

Healthy SnacksDrink More WaterRead the LabelsSet Goals for Lifestyle Change

Healthy Eating

Lets kids know eating on the go can have healthy

options as well.

Food at HKD

Healthy Cookout (Food)Grilled chicken skewers w/ vegetablesMini burgers (black bean, vegetable, regular) w/ whole grain bunWraps (turkey, ham, and chicken)Salad w/ healthy alternative dressingsFruit (apples, watermelon, “fruit skewers” w/ grapes, strawberries, cantaloupe etc)Vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, corn-on-the-cob)YogurtWater & milk

Group Assessment

Did the group achieve its goal(s)? Did the group’s output provide value? Will the group’s decision be effective in the

long-term? Did we stay within budget? Did the decision making process affect the

group members in a positive way?

Thank You!