speech of introduction
a speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience
speech of presentation
a speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition
acceptance speech
a speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form o public recognition
commemorative speech
a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea
dyad
A group of two people
small group
a collection of three to twelve people who assemble for a specific purpose
problem-solving small group
a small group formed to solve a particular problem
leadership
the ability to infuence group members so as to help acheive the goals of the group
implied leader
a group member to whom other members defer because of her or his rank, expertise, or other quality
emergent leader
a group member who emerges as a leder during the group's deliberations
designated leader
a person who is elected or appointed as leader when the group is formed
procedural needs
routine "housekeeping" actions necessary for the efficient conduct of business in a small group.
task needs
substantive actions necessary to help a small group complete its assigned task.
maintenance needs
communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group
hidden agenda
a set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole
reflective-thinking method
a five-step method for directing discussion in a problem-solving small group.
question of policy
a question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
criteria
standards on which a judgement or decision can be based.
brainstorming
a method of generating ideas by free association of words and thoughts.
consensus
a group decision that is acceptable to all members of the group.
oral report
a speech presenting the findings, conclusions, or decisions of a small group
symposium
a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic
panel discussion
a structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience