Development and Growth Groups can also provide learning opportunities by increasing individual skills or abilities.
The group may facilitate socialization of new employees into the organization by “showing them the ropes.” The nurse manager must establish an atmosphere that encourages learning new skills and knowledge, creating a group-oriented learning environment by continuously encouraging group members to improve their technical and interpersonal skills and knowledge through training and development. Group cohesiveness and effectiveness improve as staff members take responsibil- ity for teaching each other and jointly seeking new information or techniques.