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Speaking in Small Groups. Chapter 20. Small Group Speaking. Speaking to give a presentation to a small collection of individuals or Speaking as part of a small group of people. Small Group. Three to fifteen people Who must work together To achieve a common goal
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Speaking inSmall Groups Chapter 20
Small Group Speaking • Speaking to give a presentation to a small collection of individuals or • Speaking as part of a small group of people
Small Group • Three to fifteen people • Who must work together • To achieve a common goal • Who have the ability to influence one another
Roles • The positions group members must fill for the group to accomplish its goals
Ways to Become aGroup Leader • Volunteer • Be elected • Be appointed • Emerge
Leadership Behaviors • Involve making sense of information & problem solving
Problems to Overcome • Cognitive Constraints • Affiliative Constraints • Egocentric Constraints
Tips for Being an Effective Leader • Ask questions • Summarize the discussion at key times • Involve everyone in discussions • Keep the group on task
Types of Group Roles • Group task roles • Group building & maintenance roles • Egocentric roles
Group Task Roles • Positions that help the group achieve its task
Group Building & Maintenance Roles • Help strengthen, organize, and keep the group focused & moving forward • Help group members get along better & overcome affiliative constraints
Egocentric Roles • Place the needs of an individual member above the group & are destructive to the group
Tips for Being an Effective Group Participant • Always consider the goals of the group • Consider your nonverbal communication signals • Avoid interpersonal conflict
Reflective Thinking Method • A five-step method for structuring a problem-solving discussion Check Web Link 20.2: The Philosophy of John Dewey at the Invitation to Public Speaking website.
Reflective Thinking Method • Identify the problem • Analyze the problem • Suggest possible solutions • Consider the implications of the solutions • Reach a decision about the best solution
Brainstorming • The process of generating ideas randomly & uncritically, without attention to logic, connections or relevance (ch. 4)
Groupthink • When the group conforms to a single frame of mind & chooses a solution without fully & objectively examining other possible solutions
Oral Reports • Individual speech that presents group’s findings, conclusions or proposals • To other members of the group or to a larger audience
Panel Discussion • Structured discussion, facilitated by a moderator, among group members • In front of an audience
Symposium • Public discussion, several people each give speeches on different aspects of same topic
Team Presentation • Several members of group, • Each person presenting different speech on single topic
Tips for Giving Effective Group Presentations • Consider the group’s purpose • Use appropriate delivery style & skills • Organize your presentation • Use effective visual aids as needed