Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (July 27, 2019) © 2020

  • Steven A. Beebe Texas State University - San Marcos
  • John Masterson Texas Lutheran University
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Title overview

Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices provides a balanced overview of small-group communication theories and applications. Authors Steven Beebe and John Masterson synthesize coverage of principles and real-world applications to help enhance your performance in groups and teams. This comprehensive compendium of the latest thinking about group and team communication also provides useful insights into why group and team members communicate as they do.

The 12th Edition offers expanded coverage of virtual collaboration, including the use of avatars and artificial intelligence. More emphasis on group communication skills helps you learn how to develop a discussion plan, create an agenda, manage conflict and more. Each chapter includes new and updated references to the latest insights into communicating in small groups.

Table of contents

1. Introducing Group Principles and Practices
2. Understanding Small Group Communication Theory
3. Facilitating Group Development
4. Preparing to Collaborate
5. Relating to Others in Groups
6. Improving Group Climate
7. Enhancing Communication Skills in Groups
8. Managing Conflict
9. Leading Groups
10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems
11. Using Problem-Solving Techniques
12. Enhancing Creativity in Groups

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