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TABLE 12.5
Discussion leader Instructions: Rate yourself on each item by putting a check mark in the “Yes” or “No”
self-rating scale column. Your score is five times the number of items marked “Yes.” Rating: excellent,
90 or higher; good, 80–85; fair, 70–75; inadequate, 65 or lower.
Yes No
1. I prepared all needed facilities. ________ ________
2. I started the meeting promptly and ended on time. ________ ________
3. I established an atmosphere of supportiveness and
informality by being open and responsive to all ideas. ________ ________
4. I clearly oriented the group to its goal and area of
freedom. ________ ________
5. I encouraged all members to participate and
maintained equal opportunity for all to speak. ________ ________
6. I listened actively and (if needed) encouraged all
members to do so. ________ ________
7. My questions were clear and brief. ________ ________
8. I saw to it that unclear statements were
paraphrased or otherwise clarified. ________ ________
9. I used a plan for leading the group in an organized
consideration of all major phases of problem
solving and all components of vigilant interaction. ________ ________
10. I saw to it that the problem was discussed
thoroughly before solutions were considered. ________ ________
1 1. I actively encouraged creative thinking. ________ ________
12. I encouraged thorough evaluation of all proposed
solutions, both for effectiveness and negative
consequences. ________ ________
13. I integrated related ideas or suggestions and urged
the group to arrive at consensus on a solution. ________ ________
14. I prompted open discussion of substantive conflicts. ________ ________
15. I maintained order and organization, promptly
pointing out tangents, making transitions, and
keeping track of the passage of time. ________ ________
16. I saw to it that the meeting produced definite
assignments or plans for action and that any
subsequent meeting was arranged. ________ ________
17. All important information, ideas, and decisions were
promptly and accurately recorded. ________ ________
18. I was able to remain neutral during constructive
arguments, and otherwise encourage teamwork. ________ ________
19. I suggested or urged establishment of needed
ethical standards and procedural norms. ________ ________
20. I encouraged members to discuss how they felt
about group process and procedures. ________ ________

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