Effective Group Discussion: Theory and Practice

CHAPTER 1:  The Small Groups in Everyone’s Life
CHAPTER 2:  Human Communication Processes in the Small Group Context
CHAPTER 3:  The Small Group as a System
CHAPTER 4:  Diversity and the Effects of Culture
CHAPTER 5:  The Members and Their Roles
CHAPTER 6:  Communication and Group Culture: Tensions, Fantasy, Socialization, Norms, and Climate
CHAPTER 7:  Leading Small Groups: Theoretical Perspectives
CHAPTER 8:  Leading Small Groups: Practical Tips
CHAPTER 9:  Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Theoretical Perspectives
CHAPTER 10:  Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Practical Tips and Techniques
CHAPTER 11:  Managing Conflict in the Small Group
CHAPTER 12:  Tools for Assessing and Evaluating Groups
APPENDIX A: Preparing for Problem-Solving Discussions: Informational Resources for the Group
APPENDIX B: Making Public Presentations of the Group’s Output