TY - BOOK AU - Adams, Katherine L. AU - Galanes, Gloria J., ED - ED - ED - ED - TI - : applications and skills SN - 9780071314428 (paperback : alk. paper) SN - 2 PY - 2012///;copyright 201246 CY - New York PB - McGraw-Hill KW - KW - 2 KW - 0 KW - 6 KW - 20 KW - Small groups.;Interpersonal relations N1 - International student edition-Cover; Includes bibliographical references and index; Pt. One: Orientation to small group systems. 1. Small groups as the heart of society 2. Groups as structured open systems Pt. Two: Foundations of small group communicating. 3. Communication principles for group members Pt. Three: From individuals to group. 4. Becoming a group 5. Working with diversity in the small group Pt. Four: Understanding and improving group throughput processes. 6. Creative and critical thinking in the small group 7. Group problem-solving procedures 8. Managing conflicts productively 9. Applying leadership principles Pt. Five: Small group public presentations. 10. Planning, organizing and presenting small group oral presentations; 5 ER -