Group Cohesion in Team Dynamics

Study Notes

Refers to the bonds that form between team members, influencing their motivation, commitment, and overall performance
Factors influencing group cohesion:
- Social cohesion: social bonds between team members, shared experiences, and social activities
- Task cohesion: shared goals, roles, and responsibilities
- Environmental cohesion: team's external environment and facilities
Benefits of group cohesion:
- Improved communication and collaboration
- Increased motivation and effort
- Enhanced team performance and success

Autocratic leadership:
- Decision-making authority rests with the leader
- Little input from team members
- Can be effective in crisis situations, but may lead to low team morale
Democratic leadership:
- Involves team members in decision-making
- Encourages collaboration and empowerment
- Can lead to higher team morale and motivation
Laissez-faire leadership:
- Minimal intervention from the leader
- Team members have high autonomy
- Can be effective with highly experienced teams, but may lead to lack of direction

Effective communication is crucial for team success
Key elements of effective communication:
- Clarity: clear and concise message
- Accuracy: accurate transmission of information
- Completeness: all necessary information is communicated
- Timeliness: information is communicated in a timely manner
Barriers to effective communication:
- Noise and distractions
- Language and cultural differences
- Information overload
- Lack of feedback

Refers to the degree to which team members understand their roles and responsibilities
Importance of role clarity:
- Reduces confusion and conflict
- Increases team efficiency and productivity
- Enhances team member motivation and satisfaction
Strategies for promoting role clarity:
- Clear role definitions
- Regular team meetings and feedback
- Cross-training and skill development

Intrinsic motivation: motivation from within, driven by personal satisfaction and enjoyment
Extrinsic motivation: motivation from external factors, such as rewards or recognition
Strategies for enhancing team motivation:
- Set clear and challenging goals
- Provide regular feedback and recognition
- Foster a positive team culture and environment
- Encourage autonomy and empowerment

Bonds between team members influence motivation, commitment, and performance
Factors influencing group cohesion include social bonds, shared goals, and environmental factors
Benefits of group cohesion include improved communication, increased motivation, and enhanced team performance

Autocratic leadership: decision-making authority rests with the leader, with little input from team members
Democratic leadership: involves team members in decision-making, encouraging collaboration and empowerment
Laissez-faire leadership: minimal intervention from the leader, with team members having high autonomy

Effective communication is crucial for team success, with key elements including clarity, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Barriers to effective communication include noise, language and cultural differences, information overload, and lack of feedback

Refers to the degree to which team members understand their roles and responsibilities
Importance of role clarity includes reducing confusion and conflict, increasing team efficiency, and enhancing motivation and satisfaction
Strategies for promoting role clarity include clear role definitions, regular team meetings, and cross-training and skill development

Intrinsic motivation comes from within, driven by personal satisfaction and enjoyment
Extrinsic motivation comes from external factors, such as rewards or recognition
Strategies for enhancing team motivation include setting clear and challenging goals, providing regular feedback and recognition, and fostering a positive team culture and environment