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Group dynamics generate an enviable power if harnessed effectively by leaders. In this Executive Edge you’ll learn that to manage a group well, a leader needs to establish group diversity, define expectations and provide people with a sense of belonging and value. There must be allowance for freedom of thought and encouragement of information sharing, but leaders must also have an awareness of negative group behaviors. Topics addressed include group effectiveness, group dynamics, group culture, group intelligence and group collaboration. Managers of teams of all sizes will benefit from recognizing the power and influence of groups.

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