GROUP COMMUNICATION

1. Communication in Group
Wasif Jafri(9793)
M.Muslim(10014)
Saad Aslam(9866)
Babar Altaf (9884)
Saad Hirani(10003)

2. Communication in Group
The interaction of three or more interdependent members
working to achieve a common goal

3. PURPOSE OF GROUP
COMMUNICATION
• To share and exchange information and ideas
• To collect information or feedback on any
project/policy/scheme
• To arrive at a decision on important matters
• To solve a problem which is of concern to the organization as a
whole
• To discuss the issues related to a particular topic in relation to
the group itself or for the benefit of a larger audience
• To elaborate upon any work undertaken or research done in
order to elicit feedback

4. Components of Group Communication

5. Stages of Group Communication
The Four Stages of Group
Communication:
• Forming
• Storming
• Norming
• Performing

6. Characteristics of Healthy Groups
• Healthy groups have ethical goals
• Healthy groups are interdependent
• Healthy groups are cohesive
• Healthy groups are accountable
• Healthy groups are synergetic

7. Types of groups
• Families
• Social friendship groups
• Support groups
• Interest groups
• Service groups
• Work groups

8. Advantages of Working in Groups
• Group Performance
• Member Satisfaction
• Learning
• Cultural Understanding
• Creativity
• Civic Engagement

9. Disadvantages of Working in Groups:
• Time, Energy, and Resources
• Conflict
• People Problems

10. DOES IN GROUP
COMMUNICATION
• Modulate the volume, pitch and tone.
• Be considerate to the feelings of the others.
• Try to get your turn.
• Be an active and dynamic participant by listening.
• Talk with confidence and self-assurance.

11. DON’TS DURING GROUP
COMMUNICATION
• Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D
• Interrupting another participant before his arguments are over
• Speak in favor; example: Establish your position and stand by it
stubbornly
• Changed opinions
• Don’t make fun of any participant even if his arguments are
funny.

12. Group Communication Process