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Social Psychology of Groups
Sozialpsychologie der Gruppe
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:31
Abstract
Scientific insights into group dynamics are taught with direct relevance to leadership practice. Students learn through interactive experiments and case studies how social psychological principles influence team effectiveness.
Objective
You can understand and apply social psychological theories of group dynamics to leadership contexts. You master assessment tools for team diagnosis and can systematically analyze group processes. You are able to lead teams situationally and optimize team effectiveness.
Content
Evidenzbasierte Sozialpsychologie für Führungskräfte: Von Social Identity Theory über Groupthink bis zu Collective Intelligence. Interaktive Experimente (Live-Gruppenbildung, Conformity-Tests, Assessment-Tools) vermitteln wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse praxisnah. Fallstudien aus organisationalen Kontexten (Teamkonflikte, Krisensituationen, Diversitäts-Herausforderungen) ermöglichen direkten Transfer. Schwerpunkte: Gruppenidentität, Entscheidungspsychologie, Intergruppen-Dynamik, moderne Teamführung (virtuelle Teams, Diversität, Radikalisierungs-Prävention).
Resources
Literature
Literatur wird in der ersten Sitzung bekannt gegeben
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Sozialpsychologie der Gruppe
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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2 h weekly |