{"product_id":"creating-effective-groups-the-art-of-small-group-communication-9781538164440","title":"Creating Effective Groups: The Art of Small Group","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productive, and healthy manner. The fourth edition features new content on communicating within virtual groups and conducting online meetings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFujishin's book is packed with useful tips on communicating more effectively. It is concise, engaging, and shares valuable insights for students to care for themselves. Along the way, it provides great small group discussion activities. I highly recommend this text.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jim Hanson, director of speech and debate, Seattle University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1 Working in a Group\u003cbr\u003eWorking in Groups\u003cbr\u003eFour Elements of a Problem-Solving Group\u003cbr\u003eThe Small Group as a System\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of One\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics of Groups\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Diversity\u003cbr\u003eIndividual and Group Exercises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2 Discovering Yourself\u003cbr\u003eBeing Open to Self-Discovery\u003cbr\u003eSpending Time by Yourself\u003cbr\u003eSelf-Discovery Inventories\u003cbr\u003eSpeaking Kindly to Yourself\u003cbr\u003eAccepting Yourself\u003cbr\u003eAccepting Others\u003cbr\u003eCritically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator\u003cbr\u003eIndividual and Group Exercises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3 Expressing Yourself Clearly\u003cbr\u003eCommunication Is a Learned Behavior\u003cbr\u003eFive Roles That Prevent Clear Expression\u003cbr\u003eThe Communication Process\u003cbr\u003eI-Statements\u003cbr\u003eFour Levels of Communication\u003cbr\u003eGender Differences in Conversational Strategies\u003cbr\u003eGuidelines for Speaking Clearly\u003cbr\u003eReducing Anxiety When Speaking\u003cbr\u003eDefensive vs. Supportive Group Climates\u003cbr\u003eIndividual and Group Exercises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4 Listening for Understanding\u003cbr\u003eThe Importance of Listening\u003cbr\u003eThe Process of Listening\u003cbr\u003ePoor Listening Styles\u003cbr\u003eBarriers to Listening\u003cbr\u003eAcceptance: A Requirement for Listening\u003cbr\u003eListening for Understanding: Active Listening\u003cbr\u003eAdvantages of Active Listening\u003cbr\u003eGuidelines for Active Listening\u003cbr\u003eIntercultural Awareness\u003cbr\u003eS.O.A.R. 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