Group Discussion: A Practical Guide to Particiption And Leadership

by Kathryn Sue Young, Julia T. Wood, Gerald M. Phillips

This affordable, concise guide to group discussion offers comprehensive coverage of the standard agenda, an approach that works for any problem-solving discussion. Readers learn a proven, relevant, practical approach to solving problems. The authors emphasize the creative potential of individuals and urge them to apply that creativity to their discussions, including imaginative ways to foster equal participation, inventive gathering of background information, rhetorically-sensitive handling of conflict, and critical assessment of potential solutions to a problem. Dynamic group discussion is a rewarding experience, and this book maps the route to effective communication in groups for participants and for leaders. As a collective effort, group discussion provides firsthand experience of the enhancement of individual abilities when working as part of a team, encouraging mutual respect and the synergies of collaborative efforts.

182 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very helpful for my small group communication class. It is very easy to follow along with and provides great advice for how to navigate small group dynamics.