Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
- How is communication different within a group versus individually?
- How can listening skills be an asset or detriment to the performance of a group?
- What are effective ways to communicate in a group that will increase group performance and cohesion?
- How does listening within the group impact the performance and cohesion of a group?
Identify 2-3 ways that communication can impact group performance, and explain at least 2 ways listening is important to group cohesion or performance. Provide 1 personal example in which a certain form of listening hindered your group performance.