COM 320 - Things We Do With People

Things We Don't Need People For

 * Walk to class

Things We Need People For

 * Communication

6 Degrees of Separation Video

 * Over-dramatized pseudo-science
 * The Oracle of Bacon
 * Poorly re-explained

Small Group Communication

 * Sense of Common Purpose
 * Sense of Belonging
 * Ability to Exert Influence

Advantages and Disadvantages of Collaborative Communication

 * Advantages
 * More Info
 * More Creative
 * More Learning
 * Greater Satisfaction
 * Disadvantages
 * Unbalanced Influence
 * Domination
 * Dependency
 * Takes More Time

Core Small Group Competencies

 * Problem Oriented Competencies
 * Define the Problem
 * Analyze the Problem
 * Solution Oriented Competencies
 * Identify the Criteria
 * Generate Solution
 * Evaluate Solution
 * Discussion Management Competencies
 * Stay on Topic
 * Manage Interactions
 * Relational Competencies
 * Manage Conflict
 * Maintain Climate

The Complexity of Groups

 * Group Communication is Essential
 * Does that Lead to Success? - Maybe
 * Communication Is Just One Variable

Types of Groups

 * Primary Groups
 * Secondary Groups

Teams

 * Have a Small Common Goal

Other Keyterms

 * Grouphate
 * Groupthink