Working in Groups: Communication Principles and Strategies, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (August 29, 2024) © 2025

  • Isa N. Engleberg Prince George's Community College
  • Dianna R. Wynn Prince George's Community College
  • Kay Kyungah Yoon

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Title overview

Working in Groups: Communication Principles and Strategies provides practical guidance on how to work effectively in groups. Isa Engleberg, Dianna Wynn and new co-author Kay Yoon employ the concept of balance as a unifying metaphor for successful group communication. Offering specific recommendations and real-world examples, the authors help you learn how to become a valuable, ethical group member.

The 8th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest in the field. In addition to the fresh contributions of Dr. Kay Yoon, the text offers updated data, contemporary examples and up-to-date theory. Chapter 4: Diversity in Groups has been thoroughly revised to better promote understanding, respect and adaptation to group members of all orientations and backgrounds.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Group Communication
  2. Group Development
  3. Participation in Groups
  4. Diversity in Groups
  5. Leadership in Groups
  6. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups
  7. Listening and Responding in Groups
  8. Conflict and Cohesion in Groups
  9. Decision Making and Problem Solving in Groups
  10. Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups
  11. Group Meetings
  12. Group Presentations

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