Dynamics of group processes

Timetable

winter 2025/2026 - 30h

 

Module aim (aims)

1. Getting to know the key principles of group dynamics
2. Developing the ability to effectively manage group dynamics in education and the workplace
3. Developing the ability to recognize and cope with difficult situations in group work
4. Developing skills to design original methods of group work

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

no entry requirements

 

Syllabus

1.  Key rules of group dynamics (roles, stages, standards, processes, relationships)

 

2.  Key aspects of managing group dynamics (management styles, work methods, innovations, group work workshops in education, creative rituals at work)

 

3. Types of group work dysfunctions (difficult situations, difficult group participants, the role of the leader, problem-solving strategies, recommendations for educators and managers)

 

4. Group work methods

 

5. Principles of designing an author's work workshop (exercises, creative work scenarios, worksheets, simulations, storytelling, digital tools)

Reading list

H. Gençer, Group Dynamics and Behaviour, Universal Journal of Educational Research 7(1): 223-229, 2019; https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1201477.pdf

Brett, J., Behfar, K., & Kern, M. C. 2006. Managing multicultural teams. Harvard Business Review. 84(11): 84-91.

Levi, D. (2014). Group Dynamics for Teams. California: SAGE Publications.

Luthan, F. (2005). Organisational Behavior. Boston: McGraw Hill.

Pennington, Donald C. 2002. The social psychology of behaviour in small groups. Psychology Press Ltd.

Yasser A. Binsiddiq, and Rashed A. Alzahmi. 2013. Work engagement and group dynamics in diverse and multicultural teams: critical literature review. Review of Management Innovation & Creativity, 6(19).