Reading a Group: Using Group dynamics to get ahead in life

Reading a Group: Using Group dynamics to get ahead in life

"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."

- Vince Lombardi

All of society is divided into groups in one form or another. Starting out as a family group and forming different group as we progress in the world. Understanding groups and how they function most effectively will get you ahead of the game. No more getting caught off guard. You will be able to use the skills in this course to instantly recognize the movers and shakers in a group by where they sit, how they talk and what they say.

By understanding how groups think, you can effectively improve any group you encounter and turn it around for the better. Knowing the roles that individuals play in the group as well as understanding the distinctions and nuances in task based and social based groups, you will be better equipped to help the group meet its needs and perform its goals.

Groups are more than a collection of individuals they take on a life of their own and work in different ways because of that. Having the foundations of group dynamics theory, any group will make more sense and can be easier to fit into and work with.

Start understanding groups today so that you can shape you future interactions and get ahead in any group you encounter.

Learn how groups work to better understand what makes them effective, so you can make the group work to your advantage.

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What you will learn

• You will understand different types of group and their different function
• You will understand what makes up a group and how groups work
• See how ablity to "read" a group will make you better able to understand what makes the group tick

Rating: 3.28571

Level: All Levels

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: John Boyle