Creating Effective Groups : The Art of Small Group Communication

Fujishin, Randy

ISBN 10: 0742553426 / ISBN 13: 9780742553422

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, 2007

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating Effective Groups : The Art of Small Group Communication
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742553426
• ISBN 13: 9780742553422
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2 Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.113 pounds

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Synopsis

Creating Effective Groups, Second Edition provides a straightforward, yet comprehensive, introduction to the study of small group communication, group decision-making, group problem solving, group dynamics, leadership, and team building. This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. Throughout the book, the reader will develop, practice, and implement the communication skills essential to any small group environment. The second edition of Creating Effective Groups contains new sections on reducing speaking anxiety, intercultural awareness—including the S.O.A.R. technique for intercultural awareness—and more. The book also contains new end of chapter exercises. 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.

About the Author

Randy Fujishin is a speech communications professor at West Valley College. He is also the author of Creating Communication, Gifts From the Heart, and The Natural Speaker.