A Manual for Group Facilitators

Do you want to know how to communicate, solve problems, and work more effectively in groups? The communication experts at the Center for Conflict Resolution put their experience in working with groups into A Manual for Group Facilitators. This helpful book is an informal outline detailing useful and effective techniques to help groups work well. More than a simple "how to," the manual contains a discussion of the values, dynamics, and common sense behind group process that have been verified by our own experience. A Manual for Group Facilitators includes information on such topics as: How to plan a workshop Sample agendas How to get a meeting started on the right track Useful information about group process, communication and dynamics How to deal with conflict in groups Crisis intervention Creative problem solving, and much more In addition, there is a long chapter on how to handle common problems that occur in groups. A Manual for Group Facilitators is a valuable resource for: Anyone planning or presenting a workshop Trainers Teachers interested in innovative classroom techniques Anyone involved in a group as a leader, facilitator, or participant who wants to help the group work well without dominating it.