Group Dynamics, Theories and Process Consultation

This module helps participants develop skills in intervening in on-going group processes. It covers various theoretical and conceptual group models and group process consultation. Additional areas of focus include understanding the life cycle of groups and group dynamics. Emphasis continues on use-of-self and personal presence.

Participants will:

• look at “group” as a distinct social phenomenon and level of system with its own characteristics, properties, and developmental process

• understand the significance of groups to organisation development work and the importance of groups to the healthy functioning of organisations

• become knowledgeable about group theories, models, tools and techniques - what to observe and how to intervene effectively in groups

• increase their skill in facilitating complex group dynamics: conflict; differences and diversity; overt/covert processes; power and politics