Week 3 – Assignment is due by Tomorrow by 2pm ZERO Plagiarism include references, Format any references consistent with APA 6th edition guidelines.
Week 3 – Assignment is due by Tomorrow by 2pm ZERO Plagiarism include references, Format any references consistent with APA 6th edition guidelines.
Pulling the Weight at Work – Group Training Presentation
Part I
· Watch the video clip “Pulling the Weight at Work.”
o Go to www.mhhe.com/pearson4e.
o Click on Student Edition, located under Online Learning Center.
o Click on Video Series on the left-hand side.
· Write, INDIVIDUALLY, a 1-page reaction to the small-group dynamics demonstrated in the video. From a communication perspective, what went wrong? How could the members have handled the situation differently?
· Post your reaction in your Learning Team forum. Review and comment on the reactions of each team member. Identify common observations.
· Analyze, as a team, the small-group dynamics demonstrated in the video by considering the following:
The scope and functions of the small group within the organization, such as idea generation, event planning, process or creation, evaluation, and quality control
The effectiveness of each member’s communication styles. What are the opportunities for improvement?
The type of leadership within the small group, such as fixed, rotational, or ad hoc
How the group leader and members communicate during group meetings
Communication obstacles, such as groupthink tendencies, credibility issues, and insufficient listening
Part II
· Create a group training presentation based on the communication deficiencies displayed in the video. Your training plan may be in the format of your choice.
Only need 2 slides Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes, 200 word count for each slide.
o The communication skills the group must implement to become more effective
