The New Encyclopedia of Group Activities

Name: The New Encyclopedia of Group Activities
Brand: Pfeiffer
SKU: 9780787968540
Price: 1500.00 HKD
Availability: OutOfStock
Author: Lorraine L. Ukens
ISBN: 9780787968540

By Lorraine L. Ukens

Pfeiffer March 2004

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780787968540
Publisher: Pfeiffer
Publication: March 2004
Format: Loose-leaf , 512 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The New Encyclopedia of Group Activities -- the sequel to the best-selling encyclopedia that was first published more than a decade ago -- is an expansive collection of hands-on activities and games that will help you explore the many elements of group process skills. This thoroughly revised and updated resource covers a multitude of content topics that you can use in a variety of group settings. The 150 new activities offer creative exercises that will give you the tools you need to provide appropriate interventions for any group purpose. Whether searching for a serious foundational process activity or for a light transitional learning game, you will find something here to meet your needs.

Reviews

"A vast collection of excellent team activities, spanning a wide range of topics! You will find great options...at your fingertips."
—Mel Silberman, author, Active Training and The Best of Active Training

"Both new and seasoned training professionals will find The New Encyclopedia of Group Activities to be a great addition to their resource libraries. I find Ms. Ukens activities to be easy to facilitate and applicable to many different courses and audiences."
—Madeline Collins, independent performance consultant specializing in teamwork, communication, and customer service training

Section 1: Group Process:
This section includes a wide variety of activities that address issues concerned with the group process: getting acquainted, group observation/awareness, group norms, member roles, trust, the effects of member behaviors on groups, and closure.

Section 2: Task-Oriented Processes:
This section of activities examines those functions that contribute to getting a job accomplished, including strategic planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and resource use.

Section 3. Relationship-Oriented Processes:
This section of activities explores maintaining good working relationships within the group, including collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation, and leadership.

Section 4. Communication:
The activities in this section deal with various aspects of communication, including communication styles, nonverbal communication, listening, and feedback.

Section 5. Personal Awareness:
This section includes activities that focus on the individual as a key component in the group process. They emphasize self-disclosure, values clarification, perceptual set, and motivation.

About the Author

Lorraine L. Ukens is the owner of Team-ing with Success, an organization specializing in team building and experiential learning. She is the author of numerous books including What Smart Trainers Know, Energize Your Audience, and Working Together, all from Pfeiffer.