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Communicating in Groups: Applications and Skills, 5/e
Katherine L. Adams, California State University Fresno
Gloria J. Galanes, Southwest Missouri State University

Applying Leadership Principles

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter you should be able to:

List and discuss the myths of leadership.

Discuss current thinking about leadership.

Describe the administrative duties leaders are expected to perform and explain how leaders can perform these effectively.

List and explain six tips for leading group discussions.

Explain how establishing a climate of trust, developing teamwork, and promoting cooperation can help develop the group.

Explain what is involved in managing the group's written communication.

Describe distributed leadership and discuss what it means to encourage it.

List and explain the ethical guidelines for group leaders.