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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