What Is the Optimum Group Size for a Conversation? More than five people and it is not a conversation

Introduction: Small Group Conversations Groupthink Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Deciding the optimum group size for a conversation or decision-making is critical in small group work. What is the optimum size? Over the years, in running Continue reading What Is the Optimum Group Size for a Conversation? More than five people and it is not a conversation

Group Polarization The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members

Groupthink Social Loafing Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Group polarization is the tendency for group discussions to result in a more extreme version of the group’s initial position due to a lack of consideration for alternative Continue reading Group Polarization The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members

Social Loafing The tendancy to put less effort into a task when we are part of a group

Group Polarization Facilitator Bias ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close What is social loafing? Social loafing primarily happens when we unconsciously or consciously put less effort into a task when part of a group than when Continue reading Social Loafing The tendancy to put less effort into a task when we are part of a group

Facilitator Bias ** A facilitator unwittingly influences a group

Social Loafing Losing and Giving Face Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Facilitator bias refers to the tendency of a facilitator of group discussions to favor certain viewpoints or perspectives over others either consciously or, more frequently, Continue reading Facilitator Bias ** A facilitator unwittingly influences a group

Losing and Giving Face The fear of losing face is a significant barrier to open conversation in many cultures

Facilitator Bias ** Social Silencing Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close In many cultures, especially in Asia, the concept of “face” shapes social interactions and relationships. The fear of losing face or the need to give face Continue reading Losing and Giving Face The fear of losing face is a significant barrier to open conversation in many cultures

Social Silencing A phenomenon where people don’t speak up for fear of social exclusion

Losing and Giving Face Psychological Safety ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close There are many reasons why people do not speak up. Social silencing is one of them. The spiral of silence or social silencing is a Continue reading Social Silencing A phenomenon where people don’t speak up for fear of social exclusion

Psychological Safety ** A shared belief that within your team it is safe to take risks

Social Silencing Introduction: Small Group Conversations Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Create psychological safety: Ensure people are safe for interpersonal risk-taking.  Psychological safety refers to the sense of confidence and trust that individuals feel in a Continue reading Psychological Safety ** A shared belief that within your team it is safe to take risks