Em Griffin describes three different kinds of small groups (task groups, relationship groups and influence groups) and explores their nature and dynamics.

Part One: A First Look

1. The Good Group
2. Scratching Where They Itch
3. Take Me to Your Leader

Part Two: Tasks in Groups

4. Methods of Decision Making
5. Leading a Discussion

Part Three: Relationships in Groups

6. Self-Disclosure
7. Conflict

Part Four: Influence in Groups

8. Persuasion
9. Deviance
10. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Part Five: A Last Look

11. Leadership: A Personal View