Mar

15

When the Leader is the Problem

March 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Judy asked about the leader who is a challenge. She said, “I’ve attended a group where the leader is so “gungho” that the attendees feel like their comments are an interruption. And at times she rejects their comment and rewords it. An example: I said I had felt envious of someone about something; she immediately […]

Mar

13

Tell Us About Your Challenging Person

March 13, 2007 | 1 Comment

Everywhere I go and talk about my new book people tell me about the challenging person in their small group. Why Didn’t You Warn Me? How to Deal with Challenging Group Members identifies 18 types of challenging people and offers insights into how to lead your group while helping them learn to be more functional.
It […]

Mar

5

Secrets of Successful Facilitators

March 5, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Thiagi Group offers some interesting tips on facilitating a discussion in an article “Secrets of Successful Facilitators.” This is a business model, but many of the tips can be used in Christian small groups. They offer five conclusions about effective facilitators, based on 10 years of research:
* Effective facilitators are flexible. They modify their […]

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