In what ways do the public speaking skills you have developed in this course increase your ability to participate effectively in groups? Offer specific examples.

If you participate in groups now, do you see yourself in any task-oriented roles, maintenance-oriented roles, or self-oriented roles? Do your roles change depending on the nature and circumstances of the group you are in?

Does the reflective-thinking process described in this chapter apply only to group decision making? How might it help you make better decisions on an individual basis?