Developing group synergy for Guiding Groupwork
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The document discusses the essential elements of developing group synergy, such as establishing a clear purpose and commitment, creating a powerful vision, and ensuring clarity in roles and expectations. It highlights the importance of trust, effective communication, and learning through collaboration, as well as recognizing and celebrating group contributions. The information is derived from the book 'The Art of Facilitation' by Hunter, emphasizing techniques for leading successful meetings and fostering group dynamics.
![Book:
◦ Hunter, D. (2009) The art of facilitation : the essentials for leading great meetings and
creating group synergy. [Rev. ed.]. ed. San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass ; Chichester :
John Wiley [distributor]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/developinggroupsynergyforguidinggroupwork-151002114440-lva1-app6891/85/Developing-group-synergy-for-Guiding-Groupwork-12-320.jpg)
Developing group synergy for Guiding Groupwork
- 1. DEVELOPING GROUP SYNERGY Signposts to forming a group
- 2. Purpose ◦ The group has a clear purpose and group members are committed to it.
- 3. Vision ◦ A powerful vision is developed by the group. Building the vision, and recording it in some way – words, art or music – serves as an ongoing inspiration to group members, particularly when the going gets tough
- 4. Values ◦ Implied in the group purpose and vision will be a number of value. These are tested out by the group and referred to particularly when making tough decisions.
- 5. Clarity ◦ The group clarifies roles and commitments such as membership, ground rules, expectations and limits.
- 6. Projects ◦ The group invents projects to achieve its purpose with clear accountabilities and action plans.
- 7. Identity ◦ Group members develop a strong group identify. Trust is developed through group members sharing themselves honestly with one another. Members honor one another and make allowances for each others baggage
- 8. Communication ◦ The group finds agreed ways to work though conflict rather than avoid it. Conflict is seen as normal. Feelings are seen as normal. People agree to communicate even when its hard
- 9. Learning ◦ Group members increase effectiveness by identifying what they have learned as they go along through group process and project monitoring and evaluation
- 10. Acknowledgement ◦ Group members acknowledge their contributions and the contributions of others to the group
- 11. Celebration ◦ Group members celebrate together the accomplishments of the group
- 12. Book: ◦ Hunter, D. (2009) The art of facilitation : the essentials for leading great meetings and creating group synergy. [Rev. ed.]. ed. San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass ; Chichester : John Wiley [distributor]