Member and Group Competencies | Extremely Important | Very Important | Somewhat Important | Not Very Important | Not at All Important |
- Understand the group communication process.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Reduce your nervousness when speaking in a discussion or meeting.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Understand, respect, and adapt to diverse group members.
| (5) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Communicate openly and ethically.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Carry out critical task roles, by asking questions and summarizing ideas, and social roles, by encouraging and supporting members.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Influence group members to change their attitudes and behavior.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use and interpret nonverbal communication effectively.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Develop clear group goals.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Listen appropriately and effectively to other members.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Intervene appropriately to resolve member and group problems.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Develop effective interpersonal relationships with group members.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Develop and follow a well-organized meeting agenda.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Actively contribute to group discussions.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use gestures, body language, and eye contact effectively.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Research and share important ideas and information with group members.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use visual aids and presentation software effectively.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Plan and conduct effective meetings.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use appropriate procedures for group decision making and problem solving.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Ask questions to clarify ideas and get needed information.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Motivate group members.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use assertiveness strategies and skills confidently and effectively.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Respect and adapt to group norms, or standards of behavior.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Prepare and deliver effective presentations or oral reports.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use appropriate and effective words in a group discussion.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use parliamentary procedures effectively and fairly in meetings.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Use effective technologies and skills to communicate in virtual groups.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Develop and present valid arguments and opinions in a group discussion.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Provide appropriate emotional support to group members.
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Other strategies or skills:
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
