An introduction to facilitation, along with key definitions.
Groups have been central to human development since the dawn of civilisation but the study of how they work and evolve only began relatively recently. In this article we give an introduction to group dynamics and examine some of the most influential theories about how groups develop and function.
This article outlines important insights into group behaviour, offering strategies for facilitators to counteract ineffective group working.
An examination of Cameron’s identified reasons behind group behaviours.
Outlined here are the major forms of resistance to facilitation, and a three-step model to deal with them.
Roger Schwarz identifies types and levels of group behaviour, all having a direct impact on a group’s effectiveness. Here we outline the differing types and levels that Schwarz identifies.
This model deals with the tensions that occur when facilitating groups, and how to balance them.
A short article outlining the main blocks to facilitation, and tips for dealing with them.
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