Group Decision Making
Developing the Group
Our Mission Statement
“To build group cohesion while upholding the values of our community partner (YMCA) as we strive to successfully plan and volunteer for the YMCA healthy kids day.”
Group GoalsThe #1 goal is to present the concepts of Small Group Communication that we learned while planning an event.
The goal is not to plan an actual event, but toanalyze the interactions from this event.
Group CommitmentsWe are committed to working together as acohesive group
We are committed to Healthy Kids day at theYMCA and the commitments of the YMCA
– YOUTH DEVELOPMENT– HEALTHY LIVING– SOCIAL RESPONSIBITY
Group RolesLeader – Student 1– Children healthy food options, planning and organizing
Student 2– Children healthy food options, parent nutrition classes, and planning
Student 3– Social media advertising, video, editing, and planning
Student 4– Flyer, activities, map of activities, days agenda, correspondent, and planning
Student 5– Pictures of activities, Activities, correspondent, and planning
Developing Group Cohesiveness
• Previous Relationships• Common Experiences• “Small Talk”
• Bi-Weekly Meetings• Electronic Communication• Everyone Matters
Group Communication Climate
Atmosphere group members createVerbal and non-verbal
Strengthening relationshipsStrategies
Group Communication Climate
ClimatesDefensive ClimateSupportive Climate
Group Communication Climate6 Categories of Communication
• Evaluation or Description• Control or Problem Orientation• Strategy or Spontaneity• Neutrality or Empathy• Superiority or Equality• Certainty or Professionalism
March 8th•Form Group
March 20th•Discuss ideas, strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and assignment
•Set up Google Docs
March 27th•Outline and Assign Tasks
March 29th – April 12th
•In-class progress meetings
April 14th
•Attend HKD at Cleve. YMCA
April 17th
•All group sections turned in on Google Docs
April 19th
•Practice
April 26th
•Present
Group PERT Diagram
Managing Meetings
Value
Bi-weekly
Organization
Review of Discussion
Feedbacktask
procedural
Relational
individual
group
descriptive
evaluative
prescriptive
Feb 1st• Agenda
Made
Feb 15th• Menu
Planned• Activities
Planned• Flyers and
Social Media Prep Work
Mar 1• Flyer Sent• Social
Media Program launched
Mar 15• Order
supplies, shirt, bags, etc.
Apr 12• Non-
perishable food purchased
Apr 13• Setup for
activities and vendors
• Perishable food purchased
Apr 14• Healthy
Kids Day
YMCA HKD PERT Diagram
“To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”
CARING RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY HONESTY
YMCA Mission Statement
ActivitiesWheelbarrow RaceHula Hoop ContestJumping Jacks ContestPotato Bag RaceBasketball ( ½ court open, ½ court game )Open SwimBounce House
*Race started at offset 15 minute intervals with basketball games every half hour
Activities
Activities
Tickets/VouchersEach participating person will receive five (5) ticket vouchers when arriving (can purchase more if needed)
Ticket vouchers can be redeemed for healthy snacks & food, as well as cooking demos
Kids can win additional tickets in races & activities
Event Map
Event Planning Timeline
The plate consists of places for: • Fruits• Vegetables• Protein• Grains• Dairy
Nutrition
Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Healthy SnacksDrink More WaterRead the LabelsSet Goals for Lifestyle Change
Healthy Eating
Lets kids know eating on the go can have healthy
options as well.
Food at HKD
Healthy Cookout (Food)Grilled chicken skewers w/ vegetablesMini burgers (black bean, vegetable, regular) w/ whole grain bunWraps (turkey, ham, and chicken)Salad w/ healthy alternative dressingsFruit (apples, watermelon, “fruit skewers” w/ grapes, strawberries, cantaloupe etc)Vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, corn-on-the-cob)YogurtWater & milk
Group Assessment
Did the group achieve its goal(s)? Did the group’s output provide value? Will the group’s decision be effective in the
long-term? Did we stay within budget? Did the decision making process affect the
group members in a positive way?
Thank You!