Group Discussion 

Chapters 6

Note Outline

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Group Discussion

I.  Discussion Formats

     A.  Panel

     B.  Round Table

     C.  Symposium

     D.  Town Hall Meeting

II.  Characteristics of an effective group

     A.  Atmosphere

     B.  Participation

     C.  Objective

     D.  Responsibility

     E.  Group Size

     F.  Seating Arrangement

     G.  Cohesion (Social Glue)

III.  What a Group Leader Needs to Know

     A.  Membership Demographics

     B.  How to run a meeting (formal v. informal)

          1.  Getting a meeting started

          2.  Keep the discussion going

          3.  Set an example

          4.  Close the discussion

     C.  Know the issue

IV.  Positive Contribution to a Group Discussion

     A.  Responsibilities

     B.  Actively Listen

     C.  Prepare for Discussion

         1.  Physically

         2.  Mentally

     D.  Constructive Conflict

V.  Negative Contribution to a Group Discussion (Disruptive Conflict)

     A.  Nitpickers

     B.  Eager Beavers

     C.  Fence Sitters

     D.  Wisecrackers

     E.  Superior Beings

     F.  Dominators

 

 

 

Leadership

Chapter 3

Note Outline

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Leadership

 

I.  5 myths

II.  Leadership Types

     A.  Technocrat

     B.   Artist

     C.  Craftsman

III.  What a leader needs to know in order to be successful

     A.  Learning Styles

         1.  Discussion

         2.  Logic

         3.  Design

         4.  Emotion

     B.  What Motivates the members

     C.  Member Demographics

          1.  Culture

          2.  Education

          3.  Economic Situation of both the person and society

          4.  Age including maturity

          5.  Gender

          6.  Political Viewpoint

IV.  Planks of Leadership

          1.  Planks

          2.  Questions one asks when making a good decision

          3.  Pitfalls to avoid

 

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