Group Communication Competencies Survey and Summary
SOC/110
August 17, 2015

Group Communication Competencies Survey and Summary
Part 1
On a 5-point scale, where 5 is “extremely important” and 1 is “not at all important,” rate the following types of group competencies in terms of their importance for becoming a highly effective group member. Circle (or highlight) one number for each item.

Part 2
When you are finished, write a 350- to 525-word summary of your results and ways to improve your competency. You may write your summary at the bottom of this document, or in another Word document.

Member and Group Competencies | Extremely Important | Very Important | Somewhat Important | Not Very Important | Not at All Important | 1. Understand the group communication process. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2. Reduce your nervousness when speaking in a discussion or meeting. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3. Understand, respect, and adapt to diverse group members. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4. Communicate openly and ethically. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5. Carry out critical task roles, by asking questions and summarizing ideas, and social roles, by encouraging and supporting members. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6. Influence group members to change their attitudes and behavior. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7. Use and interpret nonverbal communication effectively. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8. Develop clear group goals. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9. Listen appropriately and effectively to other members. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10. Intervene appropriately to resolve member and group problems. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11. Develop effective interpersonal relationships with group members. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12. Manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13. Develop and follow a well-organized meeting agenda. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |