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Group Dynamics & Facilitation Group Dynamics & Facilitation for Emerging Leadersfor Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders Level III
What is Group Dynamics?What is Group Dynamics?
The term “Group Dynamics” refers to the interactions between people who are talking together in a group setting (business, volunteer, social)
Understanding group dynamics is critical for facilitators to determine realistic expectations for group behavior, interpret needs and help groups reach their outcomes
Group Dynamics & Team Group Dynamics & Team DevelopmentDevelopment
Dr. Bruce Tuckman’s Team Development Model suggests that the behaviors of the team members change as the team matures
He believed that this maturity occurs in stages
Understanding these stages is critical to facilitation
Storming PhaseStorming Phase
Toby vs. Michael (4:43 to 9:15)
Who was leading?Who was pushing
their own agenda?Who played the
‘credential game’?Who backed-off?Who did people
align themselves with?
How Team Dynamics ChangeHow Team Dynamics Change
PerformingStormingForming Norming Transforming
Working Group
Pseudo Team
Potential Team
Real Team
HighPerforming
Team
Team Effectiveness
Perf
orm
ance
Im
pact
Facilitation for Group DynamicsFacilitation for Group Dynamics
FORMING STORMING NORMING PERFORMING
Teambuilding Elements to Reduce Disruptive Behavior
Problem Solving Elements to Reduce Group Think
Conflict
Harmony
Working vs. Non-working GroupsWorking vs. Non-working Groups
Working Group Trust Goals are clear and
specific Members feel included Shared leadership High cohesion Shared Responsibility Clear and direct
communication Awareness of group
process Norms are clear Diversity encouraged Members are empowered
Non-Working Group Mistrust, hostility and
withdrawal Incoherent/abstract goals Exclusion of members/
cliques Lack of caring and distant Blame game Communication unclear or
indirect Members or leaders use
power over others Low awareness Norms imposed by
leaders and may not be clear
Conformity
Team Psyche at Each Stage: What Team Psyche at Each Stage: What to Look Out For…to Look Out For…
Facilitators role: make sure nobody feels excluded, get group acquainted and set expectations, goals and objectives
Facilitators role: encourage cooperation, help team keep going on task, follow through with delegation
Facilitators role: provide
clarification about group
role, encourage and
challenge members to
face and resolve
conflicts
Facilitators role:
look for common
themes among group
members to provide
cohesion
Group FunctionsGroup Functions
Task FunctionsIllustrate behaviors that are concerned with getting the job done, or accomplishing the task
Maintenance FunctionsImportant to the morale of the group. Maintain good relationships and create an environment where each member can contribute to their fullest ability
Peck’s Community DynamicsPeck’s Community Dynamics
The Analogy of the GemThe Analogy of the Gem
Community has many facets. It is a place of realism, contemplation, “a safe place”, a laboratory for personal disarmament, a place where people can fight
gracefully, a group of all leaders and a place of spirit.
Inclusivity
Commitment Consensus
ReferencesReferences
Croft, L. Group Dynamics. Presentation Handout, University of Cincinnati
Nazzaro, A. & Strazzabosco, J. (2002). Group Dynamics & Teambuilding. Presentation Handout, WFH Global NMO Training Workshop.
Novak, B.J. & Kwapis, K. (2005). Sexual Harrassment (Season 2, Episode 2). The Office. Van Nuys: Valley Center Studios.
Peck, S. (1987). The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace. New York: Simon & Schuster.