Reading the Room
Reading the Room

Author: David Kantor

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-04-12

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1118235045

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In Reading the Room, renowned systems psychologist and family therapist David Kantor applies his theory of structural dynamics to help leaders and coaches understand and improve communication within their teams. He helps readers understand how and why they and their teams communicate differently when faced with low-stakes or high-stakes situations, and he provides a framework to help improve leadership behavior in high-stakes situations. Acknowledging that early personal history and adult relationships have an impact on individual leadership and communication, the author discusses how leaders’ awareness of their personal histories can help them become more effective in their leadership teams. Armed with the information outlined in this groundbreaking book, coaches and leaders will be able to: intervene effectively to produce positive change in both the group’s dynamics and its outcomes, help people in the room alter their behavior to better reach their aspirations, identify the recurring sequences of behavior taking place in a group, understand why differing individual preferences for boundaries and rules affect their conversation, and much more. Written to help readers understand the reasons why leaders and teams get along—or don’t—when they communicate in a group, this book will serve as the leader’s “go-to” resource for insight and perspective in leading their team.

Developing Focus Group Research
Developing Focus Group Research

Author: Jenny Kitzinger

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1999-02-22

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780761955689

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This book critically examines the potential of, and suggests ways forward in, harnessing a versatile and powerful method of research - focus groups. The book challenges some of the emerging orthodoxies and presents accessible, insightful and reflective discussions about the issues around focus group work. The contributors, an impressive group of experienced researchers from a range of disciplines and traditions, discuss different ways of designing, conducting and analyzing focus group research. They examine sampling strategies; the implications of combining focus groups with other methods; accessing views of `minority' groups; their contribution to participatory or feminist research; use of software packages; discourse anal

Facilitating Group Learning
Facilitating Group Learning

Author: George Lakey

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-09-03

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0470886986

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Praise for Facilitating Group Learning "In this engaging and accessible book, George Lakey draws on a lifetime's experience to provide a highly practical resource to anyone seeking to understand and respond to the complexities of group work. The book will be invaluable to anyone trying to effect social change through groups while striving to stay simultaneously sane and employed." Stephen D. Brookfield, Distinguished University Professor, University of St. Thomas "I've been working with forms of direct education for many decades, and I found new ideas and inspirations in every chapter. For anyone involved in teaching, training, sharing skills, or leading groups, this book is an invaluable resource!" Starhawk, author, The Earth Path, Dreaming the Dark, and Webs of Power "George Lakey has inspired our union to engage in education in a way that challenges us to redefine social justice and equality in new and exciting ways. This book helps us to continue our journey to touch the souls of union members." Denis Lemelin, national president, Canadian Union of Postal Workers "Facilitating Group Learning will ease the way of all who venture into the white waters of facilitation. George clarifies the most basic, complex, and nagging challenges of facilitation, while honoring the realities of individual and social power dynamics and providing real-life examples from the path of continued growth and mastery. A rare gift!" Niyonu D. Spann, founding president, TRV Consulting and Beyond Diversity 101 "This book is a must-read for people who teach adults of any age, no matter what the subject, and care about doing it in ways that yield deep and abiding learning. Wonderfully well-written and rich with psychological and spiritual insights as well as practical strategies, it represents the fruits of a lifetime of transformational teaching and learning by one of the foremost adult educators of our time." Parker J. Palmer, author, The Courage to Teach, Let Your Life Speak, and The Heart of Higher Education

Advanced Focus Group Research
Advanced Focus Group Research

Author: Edward F. Fern

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2001-06-25

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780761912491

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Broad and international in scope, Advanced Focus Group Research introduces a conceptual framework that can help researchers make informed decisions about how to plan and implement a focus group research project.

Dynamic Memory Group Discussion
Dynamic Memory Group Discussion

Author: Tarun Chakarborty

Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

Published: 2014-08-19

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 935165284X

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Group Discussion is an important part of the shortlisting process for admission to B-Schools and other professional institutes of repute. Business Management is essentially a group activity and working with groups is perhaps the most important parameter of a successful manager. In other fields as a professional in the working world, there will be times when you will be required to participate in group discussion. This book offers valuable material in analyzing the rules for successful group discussion. Your career and status could improve provided you adopt skills to improve your presentation.

Moderating Focus Groups
Moderating Focus Groups

Author: Richard A. Krueger

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780761908210

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Volume 4 of this series is indispensable for all wishing to improve their focus group moderating skills. This book provides an overview of critical skills needed by moderators, the skills moderators use, & strategies for handling difficult situations.

Group Dynamics for Teams
Group Dynamics for Teams

Author: Daniel Levi

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1483378365

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Incorporating the latest research throughout, Daniel Levi’s Fifth Edition of Group Dynamics for Teams explains the basic psychological concepts of group dynamics, focusing on their application with teams in the workplace. Grounded in psychology research and a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, this engaging book helps readers understand and more effectively participate in teams.

Group Discussion and Interview
Group Discussion and Interview

Author: K. K. Singh

Publisher: K.K. Publications

Published: 2021-09-11

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Group Discussion and Personal Interview is an important process in selecting people for different positions in any organization. In the present competitive environment, having domain knowledge in a particular subject is not enough, for getting a good job. Ability to effectively communicate, ideas, right body language, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills is essential and prerequisite to achieving the goal .This book aims to equip all with various important skills. · What is Group Discussion? · Recruitment · Interview · Preparing for the Interview · Setting the Right Tone · Interview Strategies · The Basic Interview Questions · 50 Zingers! · Clinching the Deal · The Art of Negotiation · Interpersonal Skills

Understanding Focus Group Discussions
Understanding Focus Group Discussions

Author: Monique M. Hennink

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 0199856168

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This volume guides readers on practical and theoretical considerations in conducting focus group research. Separate chapters are devoted to writing focus group methods and presenting findings. Strategies for assessing the quality of focus group research are included and case study examples of field research are provided throughout.

Racial and Cultural Dynamics in Group and Organizational Life
Racial and Cultural Dynamics in Group and Organizational Life

Author: Mary B. McRae

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2009-09-16

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1483302156

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"The field has been waiting for a masterpiece like Racial and Cultural Dynamics in Group and Organizational Life for a long time. It provides a thoughtful account of the subtle, barely visible, and sometimes unspeakable influences of racial and cultural dynamics that occur in groups." —Leo Wilton, Binghamton University, State University of New York "I believe that by focusing on group diversity, this book aligns with a major trend that has not received enough attention." — Christopher J. McCarthy, University of Texas at Austin This book presents a theoretical framework for understanding leadership and authority in group and organizational life. Using relational psychoanalytic and systems theory, the authors examine conscious and unconscious processes as they relate to racial and cultural issues in the formation and maintenance of groups. Unique among group dynamics texts, the book explores aspects of racial and cultural influences in every chapter. Readers will enhance their analytic and practice skills in addressing factors that impact diverse groups and organizations, including ethical considerations, social roles, strategies for leadership, dynamics of entering and joining, and termination. Key Features Case examples help readers integrate theory and practice, as illustrated in transcripts of interactions from group sessions. A group work competencies list ensures that readers master concepts as they progress through the book. An assessment form allows the student or practitioner to evaluate concrete dynamics of groups, such as size, and gendered and racial composition. This text is appropriate for graduate-level courses incorporating group dynamics and multicultural topics in departments of psychology, education, counseling, and social work. It is also a valuable resource for counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals in preparation for group work.