Defining What Makes a Group Great

Description

Episode 198: Join Phil Brown and Lisa Hunt as they explore  the question on the minds of many facilitators: “What makes a group great?” 

We’ve all been there, finishing a program, and when asked, “How was the group?” we casually respond with “They were great.”

But what exactly defines greatness in a group? Is it the absence of issues, genuine camaraderie, collective learning, or something more?

Topics and Questions Presented in this Episode

Here are some factors a facilitator might consider that impact how much a group may struggle:

• Social, Emotional, Economic, and Cultural history of the group
• Length of Program (hours)
• Structure of the program (in school, year-long, field trip)
• Goals of Program
• The relationship facilitator has to group
• Relationship facilitator has to the “Client” or chaperone
• Experience level of facilitator