SOC 110 Week 1 Group Communication Competencies Survey and Summary

Member and Group Competencies

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1. Understand the group communication process.

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1. Reduce your nervousness when speaking in a discussion or meeting.

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1. Understand, respect, and adapt to diverse group members.

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1. Communicate openly and ethically.

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1. Carry out critical task roles, by asking questions and summarizing ideas, and social roles, by encouraging and supporting members.

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1. Influence group members to change their attitudes and behavior.

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1. Use and interpret nonverbal communication effectively.

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1. Develop clear group goals.

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1. Listen appropriately and effectively to other members.

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1. Intervene appropriately to resolve member and group problems.

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1. Develop effective interpersonal relationships with group members.

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1. Manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

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1. Develop and follow a well-organized meeting agenda.

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1. Actively contribute to group discussions.

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1. Use gestures, body language, and eye contact effectively.

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1. Demonstrate strong leadership skills.

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1. Research and share important ideas and information with group members.

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1. Use visual aids and presentation software effectively.

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1. Plan and conduct effective meetings.

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1. Use appropriate procedures for group decision making and problem solving.

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1. Ask questions to clarify ideas and get needed information.

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1. Motivate group members.

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1. Use assertiveness strategies and skills confidently and effectively.

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1. Respect and adapt to group norms, or standards of behavior.

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1. Prepare and deliver effective presentations or oral reports.

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1. Use appropriate and effective words in a group discussion.

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1. Use parliamentary procedures effectively and fairly in meetings.

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1. Use effective technologies and skills to communicate in virtual groups.

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1. Develop and present valid arguments and opinions in a group discussion.

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1. Provide appropriate emotional support to group members.

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1. Other strategies or skills:

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