Overview of small group communication & leadership styles.

1. SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

2. Changes on Syllabus Week 4 – Small Group Comm. Week 5 – Individual Assignment: Speech Day Week 6 – Presentation Techniques & Skills (Replaced Gender, Culture & Power) Week 7 – Final Exams Week 8 – Group Assignment: Group Presentation

3. Changes on Syllabus Week 4 – Small Group Comm. Week 5 – Individual Assignment: Speech Day Week 6 – Presentation Techniques & Skills (Replaced Gender, Culture & Power) Week 7 – Final Exams Week 8 – Group Assignment: Group Presentation

4. 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.

5. Presentation Day: July 30, 2011

6. Small Group How BIG are SMALL groups?

7. Small Group How BIG are SMALL groups?

8. Small Group How BIG are SMALL groups?

9. Small Group How BIG are SMALL groups?

10. Small Group How BIG are SMALL groups? 3 to 12 persons

11. There is NO ideal group size; It all depends on the purpose of the group. THE BIG SMALL GROUP

12. But, why are there issues?

13. But, why are there issues? To consider:

14. hierarchy

15. Upward Downward CEO Directors Managers Workers flow of comm.

16. Upward Downward CEO Directors Managers Workers Horizontal Communication flow of comm.

17. productivity

18. cohesiveness

19. roles: FORMAL Presidents Vice Presidents Group Leaders Squad Leaders NCOs Officers Secretary Treasurer Assistants Dan lain-lain

20. roles: INFORMAL Task-Oriented Maintenance Disruptive

22. Leadership Styles The three most widely recognized styles: Autocratic Democratic Laissez Faire

23. Autocratic Leadership: “I want both of you to…”

24. Democratic Leadership: “Let’s solve this…”

25. Laissez Faire Leadership: “You take care of this while…”

26. Fire them up!7 ways inspiring leaders communicate Show enthusiasm Dowhat you preach Show advantages, sell benefits, “why should they care?” Invite participation Stay positive Encourage potential