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

• perceive and analyse group processes in a differentiated way
• recall the phases of group development
• understand the conditions for the ability to work in a group
• evaluate the functions of leadership and authority
• understand the significance of differences and conflicts in groups
• understand the importance of co-operation and inclusion
• analyse the different levels of communication (verbal/nonverbal)
• understand the effectiveness of emotions and put them into words
• evaluate the experience, recognition and further development of their own role in the group process
• analyse their own strengths and learning areas in order to cooperate effectively in groups
• verbalise their own concerns, emotions and observations

Description of the course by previous participants:

The seminar lasts several days and requires a thorough examination of dynamics within the group and individuals. Processes in the interpersonal sphere that receive little attention in everyday life become legible and addressable. Perception is sharpened, perspectives broadened, understanding increases and the various processes become recognisable. No recipe is presented, but rather explored and experimented with. The group and the individual members reflect on unconscious patterns, weaknesses and/or strengths come to light. Different levels of communication are played through, concerns, emotions and observations are expressed and questions are explored. The aim is to experience the group process, understand it better and take away something for everyday life.

The Group Dynamics course offers an ideal opportunity to explore the processes that take place in groups and your own role within them in a protected environment. The five-day seminar mainly consists of two groups of around twelve people, with the members of one group being observed by the other group on a case-by-case basis and thus receiving valuable feedback from outsiders. During the group sessions, the participants also receive support from a trainer from the Austrian Society for Group Dynamics and Organisational Consulting. He/she helps the group to focus on the key events and analyse the group processes that have occurred.

It is important for all those interested to make time for the duration of the seminar and to engage in the intensive group sessions. Therefore, continuous attendance during the course is required. All those who would like to learn more about group processes and explore their own role in groups should definitely secure one of the coveted places in this seminar!

Away from the logical TU world, you can spend a few days concentrating solely on interpersonal relationships, and you will realise many things. Come alone without friends or acquaintances, only then can an open dynamic unfold in the group.

Do you want to learn how to lead a group? Do you want to learn how to express your observations and feelings in a group? Do you want to learn how to deal with conflict in a group? Then the group dynamics seminar is the right place for you! What you should know beforehand: Nothing!

Processing and analysis of group dynamics

working in groups, small groups and individual work.

Continuous attendance is required during the defined seminar times (11. to 14. of april) from 9.45 to 17.30.

IMPORTANT: Participation at the Kick-Off on 19.3., 17.00 to 18.30 is also mandatory. Students from the waiting list can be added at the kick-off if not all participants are present.

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