Organizational Behavior

Sensitivity training laboratories were a cornerstone of early organization development efforts. Although they are used less frequently now as interventions, but they are still an important OD technique. T-groups are an excellent learning and change intervention, particularly for the personal growth and development of the individual.
A T-group is an unstructured, agendaless group session for about 10 to 12 members and a professional trainer” who acts as catalyst and facilitator for the group. The data for discussion are the data provided by the Interaction of the group members as they strive to create a viable society for themselves. Actions, reactions, interactions and the concomitant feelings accompanying all of these are the data for the group. The group typically meets for three days upto two weeks. Conceptual material relating to interpersonal relations, individual personality theory and group dynamics is a part of the program. But. the main learning vehicle is the group experience. Learnings derived from the T-group vary for different individuals, but they are usually described as learning to be more competent in interpersonal relationships, learning more about oneself as a person, learning how others react to one’s behaviour and learning about the dynamics of group formation and group norms and group growth.