Group discussions

1/ As a group member, we need to carry out the following tasks.

-Give information and opinion
-Ask for information and opinion
-Clarify things
-Summarize
-Evaluate
-Take notes

2/ As a facilitator in the group discussion, we need to

-Encourage discussion
-Listen to others
-Be cordial and pleasant
-Express feelings and mood
-Reduce tension
-Facilitate participation in the group

3/ Skills to work in teams

-Contribute information
-Monitor progress and keep team members informed of developments
-Clarify objectives, goals
-Support each other
-Seek feedback on the team's efforts
-Give feedback to people who might be supporting the team (for example, admin staff, colleagues, relatives)

4/ References

Terry Mohan, Helen McGregor, Shirley Saunders and Ray Archee "Communicating as professionals", 3nd Ed, Thomson, 2008.