One of the keys to an organization’s success is that their leaders and managers understand the meaning of group dynamics, and how the theories apply to ensure the success of the organization and it groups. Evaluating group structure, building trust through strong leadership, and effectively communicating will enhance the organizations productivity and success. A leader/manager must understand what constitutes a group as it relates to his/her particular organization, and the structure of the group. I will demonstrate that group dynamics is the nexus between leaders/ managers and in developing cohesive groups that will make an organization successful. I shall examine group dynamics, group goals, and social interdependence within a group, and trust as it relates to groups, and why groups determine the success of the organizations.
A leader/manager’s first responsibility is to the organization. The second responsibility is to those that work for you to ensure that they accomplish the assigned tasks and to help them grow and excel within the organization. The third responsibility is self, in that the leader/manager must continue to grow through learning, adapting and applying what is learned. Last but not least, the leader/manger’s responsibility to make the environment conducive to work, by creating a productive environment. A leader/manger must encourage productive employees and prohibit the negative elements within the group. This creates a work environment for creativity. A good leader/manager develops a sense of collectivism in employees to work as a team. The priorities of a manager should be (Peterfreunnd, 1978):
• Maintaining high morale
• Communication
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