Write a 350- to 525-word summary of your results and ways to improve your competency.
Group Communication Competencies Survey
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.
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Member and Group Competencies
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Extremely Important
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Very Important
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Somewhat Important
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Not Very Important
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Not at All Important
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Understand the group communication process.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Reduce your nervousness when speaking in a discussion or meeting.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Understand, respect, and adapt to diverse group members.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Communicate openly and ethically.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Carry out critical task roles, by asking questions and summarizing ideas, and social roles, by encouraging and supporting members.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Influence group members to change their attitudes and behavior.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use and interpret nonverbal communication effectively.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Develop clear group goals.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Listen appropriately and effectively to other members.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Intervene appropriately to resolve member and group problems.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Develop effective interpersonal relationships with group members.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Develop and follow a well-organized meeting agenda.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Actively contribute to group discussions.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use gestures, body language, and eye contact effectively.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Research and share important ideas and information with group members.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use visual aids and presentation software effectively.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Plan and conduct effective meetings.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use appropriate procedures for group decision making and problem solving.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Ask questions to clarify ideas and get needed information.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Motivate group members.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use assertiveness strategies and skills confidently and effectively.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Respect and adapt to group norms, or standards of behavior.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Prepare and deliver effective presentations or oral reports.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use appropriate and effective words in a group discussion.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use parliamentary procedures effectively and fairly in meetings.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use effective technologies and skills to communicate in virtual groups.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Develop and present valid arguments and opinions in a group discussion.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Provide appropriate emotional support to group members.
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Other strategies or skills:
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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