After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• to perceive and analyze group processes,
• to recognize the phases of group development
• to research the conditions for work ability
• to identify the functions of leadership and authority
• to recognize the importance of differences and conflicts in groups
• to recognize the importance of cooperation and inclusion
• to  differentiate the different levels of communication (verbal / non-verbal)
• to  Interpret the effectiveness of emotions and put them into words
• to  describe the experience, recognition and further development of your own role in the group process
• to experience and recognize your own strengths and areas of learning in order to cooperate effectively in groups
• to verbalize your concerns, emotions and observations

Theory based practicing of observing and analyzing group processes (occasionally video-analyzing): Functions of leadership, differences and conflicts in groups, Prerequisites for high performance, Phases of group development, levels of communication (verbal/nonverbal), influence of emotions.

Processing and analysis of group dynamics

working in groups, small groups and individual work.

Continuous attendance is required during the defined seminar times.

IMPORTANT: Attendance at the Zoom Kick-Off on 24.3. is mandatory. Please join via computer with active audio and video function (please not via mobile phone - it is necessary to be able to see all participants in the gallery view).

IMPORTANT: If it is necessary from a pandemic point of view, the offline group phases will be postponed until the summer.

When planning your appointment, please take into account that due to the group-dynamic way of working, a constant presence during working hours is necessary!

Selected Publications: Kasenbacher K.. (2003): Gruppen und Systeme; Gibb J.R.(1986): Das Vertrauensklima; Krainz E. (2001): Gruppenfunktionen in der Teamarbeit (Manuskript); Wimmer R. (1993): Wozu noch Gruppendynamik; Heintel P.(1993): Das T-Gruppenmodell und seine Bedeutung für systemisches Organisationslernen