Group Communication Competencies Survey and Summary

Member and Group Competencies

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1. Understand the group communication process.

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

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

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4. Communicate openly and ethically.

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

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

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7. Use and interpret nonverbal communication effectively.

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8. Develop clear group goals.

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9. Listen appropriately and effectively to other members.

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10. Intervene appropriately to resolve member and group problems.

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11. Develop effective interpersonal relationships with group members.

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12. Manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

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

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14. Actively contribute to group discussions.

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

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16. Demonstrate strong leadership skills.

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

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18. Use visual aids and presentation software effectively.

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19. Plan and conduct effective meetings.

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

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

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22. Motivate group members.

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23. Use assertiveness strategies and skills confidently and effectively.

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24. Respect and adapt to group norms or standards of behavior.

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25. Prepare and deliver effective presentations or oral reports.

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

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27. Use parliamentary procedures effectively and fairly in meetings.

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

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

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30. Provide appropriate emotional support to group members.

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31. Other strategies or skills:

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