Dynamics of collaboration Flashcards
(33 cards)
why is group work important in health?
- high demands on health professionals - clients have complex and ever changing needs
- draw on diversity of expertise
what type of communication is used in social groups?
- communication is relaxed, informal, focuses on interpersonal climate and relationships
what type of communication is used in therapy/personal growth groups?
- communication helps members explore and clarify personal issues within a supportive environment
- combines all types
what type of communication is used in task groups?
- focused on solving problems, making decisions, or achieving goals
- procedural and climate support task
What is climate communication?
- builds trust and connection among members
what is procedural communication?
- keeps the group organised and moving forward
what is task communication?
- directly related to completing the groups purpose or solving a problem.
What are the potential limitations of groups?
- time consuming process
- conformity pressures (majority influence, high status or charismatic members)
- social loafing
what are the group process frameworks for group dialogue?
- joining & inclusion
- Goaling
- Main discussion
- Close & next steps
what are the foundations for effective group work?
- how safe it is to participate
- who holds power and how it is used
- trust id the cornerstone of effective communication and collaboration
what happens when trust is missing?
- people withdraw
- people compete for control
how does power and control link to groups?
- in early stages people are not just wondering what the task is, they are assessing how power works in the space.
why are questions about power and control important?
- internal questions reflect whether the group is inclusive, collaborative, and safe
what is hosting?
- working hard to establish a certain mood
- working hard to preempt foreseeable difficulties
what are goals and what do they do?
- goals are guides of action
- goals motivate behaviour
- goals help resolve conflict
- goals support evaluation and learning
what are process goals?
- how we want to work together
- relate to the vibe, dynamics and values that shape the groups experience
what are outcome goals?
- relate to what the group hopes to learn, achieve or understand by the end of the task or session
what is the co-construction of knowledge?
- structuring, mutualising, drawing distinctions, filtering & translating, limiting, inviting
what is mutualising?
- about illuminating emotional experiential common ground to build connection and deepen group cohesion.
what is drawing distinctions?
- important to hold space for difference
- this can enrich understanding rather than divide
what is the purpose of filtering and translating?
- to move participants from venting to reflecting by reframing emotionally charged or generalised comments
- this helps the group shift from frustration toward understanding
what is limiting and what does it look like in practice?
- gently set or reinforce boundaries within a group conversation so that one voice doesn’t dominate and quieter voices have space to contribute
- in practice a participant takes up most of the speaking time
what is the purpose of inviting?
- to intentionally create opportunities for those who haven’t spoken
- promote inclusivity and diversify perspectives
describe close &next steps
- this is how we wrap up a conversation
- summarise key insights, invite feedback, identify personal takeaways, confirm next steps.
