Chapter 6: Group Processes Pt. 1

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“Collection of individuals who possess a collective identity, have common goals andobjectives, share a common fate, develop structure patterns ofinteraction and modes of communication, exhibit personal andtask interdependence, reciprocate interpersonalattraction, and considerthemselves to be a group”

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Sport Team

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1. Independent

2. Reactive

3. Coactive

4. Interactive

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Types of teams

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Individuals compete separately

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Independent

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Individualsrespond to teammate’sactions (notnecessarily at same time)

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Reactive

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Individualscompete side by side with limitedinteraction

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Coactive

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Individualscontinuouslyinteract with one another throughout contest

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Interactive

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1. Forming

2. Storming

3. Norming

4. Performing

5. (adjourning)

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Tuckman & Jensen's stages of team formation

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Social comparison (assessing strengths & weaknesses). Developing group identification (feeling like part of the group). Identification is formed at the end when the final team list is developed

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Forming

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Polarization, conflict, rebellion. Members vie for control, status, role clarity, position

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Storming

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Getting organized – group comes together. Group cohesion; group identity defined.

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Norming

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Directs energy toward achieving goals. Close rapport among members

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Performing

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Groups end/cease. Go separate ways

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Adjourning

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Individuals don't identify with group

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Discontent

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Individuals selected form identity

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Group Identification

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Focus on team production/contribution

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Team Productivity

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Members demand for recognition for contributions

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Individuation

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Return to decay, group change, abandonment

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Decay

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Team acquaints and establishes ground rules. Formalities are preserved and members are treated as strangers

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Forming

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Members start to communicate their feelings but still view themselves as individuals rather than part of the team. They resist control by group leaders and show hostility

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Storming

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People feel part of the team and realize that they can achieve work if they accept other viewpoints

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Norming

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The team works in an open and trusting atmosphere where flexibility is the key and hierarchy is of life importance

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Performing

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The team conducts an assessment of the year and implements a plan for transitioning roles and recognizing members' contributions

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Adjourning

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ActualProductivity = PotentialProductivity –Coordination and Motivation Losses

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Ringlemann Effect

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“occurswhen people exert lesseffort when working in teams than when working alone”. Increases when athletes feel their contributions are not valuable

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Social Loafing

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- Video analysis

- Reinforcing roles

- Develop sub-goals

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How to combat social loafing

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1. Appropriate leadership

2. Suitable members

3. Commitment to team

4. Concern to achieve

5. Effective work methods

6. Well-organized team procedures

7. Creative strength

8. Critique without ransor

9. Positive intergroup relations

10. Constructive climate

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Effective Teams

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Coaches select variety of leadership styles. Effective leader is knowing when not to lead. Enlist team personnel to contribute

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Appropriate Leadership

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Members proud of affiliation, believe in their role. Having the right people. Coaches must facilitate belonging

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Suitable Members

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Each athlete/team member makes effort to develop necessary skills. Find pleasure in success of teammates and team

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Commitment to team

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Aware & agreement of team objectives. Buy in through involvement (e.g. expectations). Team goals precede individual goals

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Concern to achieve

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Develop effective system to solve conflict. Open communication/expectations

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Effective work methods

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Clearly defined roles. Involvement in decision-making

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Well-Organized Team Procedures

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Capacity & motivation to create new ideas. Innovative risk-taking planned, accepted, rewarded

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Creative Strength

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Coachfacilitates instructionyet permits & encouragespeer teaching

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Positive intergroup relations

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Securemembers open to giving/receivingfeedback

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Critique w/o ransor

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Relaxedand non-threateningatmosphere

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Constructive Climate