I. Group & Team Communication Overview -- 1. Introducing Small Group Communication -- II. Forming Groups -- 2. Understanding Group Formation -- 3. Identifying Group Roles -- 4. Establishing and Maintaining Group Norms -- 5. Working in Diverse Teams -- 6. Negotiating Power in Groups -- III. Sustaining Groups -- 7. Cultivating a Supportive Group Climate -- 8. Navigating Group Conflict -- 9. Confronting and Preventing Social Loafing -- 10. Making Decisions in Groups -- 11. Engaging in Group Problem-Solving -- 12. Identifying Leaders -- 13. Leading in Groups -- IV. Putting Group Communication Skills into Practice -- 14. Facilitating Group Meetings -- 15. Enhancing Creativity in Groups -- 16. Presenting as a Group
Summary
Small Group Communication: Forming & Sustaining Teams is an interdisciplinary textbook focused on communication in groups and teams. This textbook aims to provide students with theories, concepts, and skills they can put into practice to form and sustain successful groups across a variety of contexts
