Group dynamics Flashcards
4 Features of a group
Collective identity, interaction, communication and a shared goal/ purpose
Collective identity
Teams can be recognised by matching uniforms & badges. It develops and affiliation and creates a belonging
Interaction
The way the players work together to complete a task. (Loud or quiet etc)
Communication
Verbal, non-verbal, hand signals etc
Shared goal / purpose
Achieving a goal binds and commits players together, creating motivation
Ringleman effect
States that as group size increases, individual behaviour is less productive
Social loafing
Individual exerts less effort when in a group than individually, causing the groups productivity to decline
Model for group forming
Tuckman’s model
Stages of group formation
Forming, storming, norming, performing
Forming stage 1/4
Getting to know each others strengths and weaknesses. Develop social relations and rely on the coach to bring them together
Storming stage 2/4
Infighting and conflict as people establish the roles and positions
Norming stage 3/4
Co-operation and conflicts resolved. Team begins to unify and focus on main goal. Norms developed and accepted and cohesion develops
Performing stage 4/4
Common goals, team support and understanding of roles. Respect for other team members and leaders.
How LONG ?
Time for each stage changes. settled teams accept new members easier. Some teams don’t go through the stages - eg; England don’t bond and so they underperform
Types of cohesion
Task cohesion and social cohesion
