Creating Effective Groups: The Art of Small Group Communication

by Randy Fujishin

Creating Effective Groups is designed to give a straightforward, yet comprehensive introduction to the study of small group communication, group decision-making, group problem-solving, group dynamics, leadership, and team-building. Creating Effective Groups provides your students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in any small group setting. Unique Features Focuses on fundamental concepts and practical skills without getting bogged down in lengthy theoretical discussions. Founded on the idea that every group member, not just the leader, contributes in significant ways to creating the task and social dimensions of any group. Discusses the psychological factors and variables of group interaction using the author's counseling as well as communication studies training. Illustrates the need for the skills and concepts presented in the chapters using real-life stories and examples. Employs a warm, friendly, and encouraging writing style to keep your students engaged and involved in the learning process. Creating Effective Groups provides students the opportunity to practice, develop, and implement a variety of communication skills to help encourage, guide, and inspire the group to success!

Genres: Psychology

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

Randy Fujishin is an accomplished author, counselor, and former chair of the Communication Studies Department at West Valley College in California where he taught for 40 years.
With graduate degrees in communication studies and clinical psychology, he is a sought-after speaker at churches and conferences across the western United States. He is also a clinical therapist who coaches corporate executives and senior pastors to increase their interpersonal communication effectiveness and impact.
Most importantly, Randy is a loving husband of 38 years, an encouraging dad, and a fun grandpa. He drives a Jeep, rides a Moto Guzzi motorcycle, and has completed a solo motorcycle trip across the United States and back.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a textbook, this is great. Straightforward language written poignantly but with brevity. Focuses on problem-solving groups, the skills and techniques are useful in most aspects of life. It cost under $15 used and I’m keeping it as a life reference.

[Jennifer Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was extremely helpful for leading a group. I found it helpful when discipling my high school students at church. I plan to use the strategies when I do group counseling as a therapist.

[Salsabrarian]

Chapters 7-8 (Guiding Discussion, Leading a Group)