Small Group Leadership Small Group Leadership Leadership Traits Appearance Taller, but not too much. More confident More fluent Talk more. Responsible Three types of communication behavior Task Certain tasks have to be dealt with regardless of the type of group. Generalizing from specific ideas. Agenda making Agendas should aid group in how to achieve goals once goals are set.
Clarification takes up large chunk of time and is necessary for a successful group.
Summarizing Verbalizing consensus Interpersonal Regulating participation. Most regulation has to do with time. Parlimentary procedure places limits on speaker's time and other behaviors. Encourage reticent to speak. Maintaining positive atmosphere Resolving conflict Instigating conflict Ethics of effective group leadership Do not use groups for your own advancement by putting your goals ahead of the group's goals.