GROUP DYNAMICS Never doubt that a small group
GROUP DYNAMICS “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ” Margaret Mead
What is a group? �Two or more individuals interacting who have come together to achieve a particular goal. �As a Two or more interacting individuals with a stable pattern of relationship between them who perceive themselves group.
What is group dynamics? �It is a perspective of: �Internal nature of a group/ composition. �How it is formed. �Its structure and processes. �How does it function. �How does it affect individual members. �How does it affect organisation.
Reasons for joining the group 1. security: group reduces Insecurity and standing alone syndrome.
2. Status : recognition and status same as that of group �
3. Self-Esteem: Self importance
4. Affiliation: Fulfills need of affection
5. Power: There is power in number
6. Goal achievement: pool of talent, skills and knowledege
STAGES OF GROUP FORMATION STAGE -I FORMING: CONFUSION- not certain about purpose, task and leadership.
�STAGE II STORMING: conflict and confrontation(disagreements).
STAGE III NORMING: settling down, coop, collaboration
STAGE IV PERFORMING: group fully functional, devoted to task at hand.
STAGE V ADJOURNING: end of group/ new modified group happy sad depressed
TYPES OF GROUPS �FORMAL & INFORMAL GROUPS Formal Informal
FACTORS AFFECTING GROUP PERFORMANCE �COMPOSITION �SIZE �NORMS �COHESIVENESS
HOW’S & WHY’S OF NORMS HOW Norms normally develop in one or more ways: �Explicit statement by manager: no personal calls during working hours. �Critical events in group’s history: monitoring each other, eg: accident. �Primacy: the first behaviour pattern that emerges sets the norms. My seat, my friend etc
WHY üIt facilitate group survival- as group they don’t want to fail and forbid interference from other groups. üIt increases the predictability of group members predictability of behaviour. üIt reduces embarrassing inter personal problems of group members. üIt allows group members to express the central values of the group and clarify.
Effective Teams Are a result of: �high skills, high motivation; �have a clear picture of group goals; �high performance; �success attracts others; �opportunity for individual recognition; �recognition of professionalism.
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Prepared by: A. Shyam kumar Thank you
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