Communication in Groups

Here are a few things you need to know if you want to communicate effectively in a group setting.

Create an Agenda (list of what you would like to accomplish in the time-frame of the meeting)
The following two links are basic templates that can be used for an agenda

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC062070661033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101172311033

http://www.mediafire.com/?wgggmzngiti

Avoid Groupthink (This is when everyone goes along with general opinion without logically reasoning or challenging the idea)
-This is a video illustrating ideas being challenged and reasoned with. This team is clearly resisting groupthink

Make Decisions Effectively (The file attached is a check list for the seven steps to making a decision)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5q4dzgnzhtj

Basic Tips: Here are some basic tips and helpful resources to help you communicate effectively in a group.

- Ten Basic Tips for group communication
http://www.epinions.com/educ-review-67CD-165AE8CD-390417F0-prod5

-Helpful hints on effective leadership
http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/resources/management/leadership-training/8-tips-for-becoming-a-true-leader.aspx

-How to be an effective group member
http://www.effectivemeetings.com/teams/teamwork/effective.asp