Group leader/facilitator how you can use the “9 Ground Rules for Effective Groups” described in detail to improve the effectiveness of the group.
- Test assumptions/inferences
- Share relevant information
- Use specific examples-agree on important words
- Explain reasoning/intent;
- Focus on interests;
- Combine advocacy/inquiry
- Jointly design next steps and ways to test disagreements
- Discuss un-disussable issues
- Use a decision-making rule that generates level of commitment needed)
