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1 Group dynamics and leaders
Tuckman – stages of group development Situational leadership styles Facilitation skills Questions for you

2 1.Tuckman – Stages of Group Development
Performing Adjourning Norming Storming Return to Independence Forming Dependence/ interdependence Independence Tuckman - Development Sequence in small groups. Psychology Bulletin, vol. 63, 1965, pp384-99

3 Forming Storming Leaders How much influence do you / I have ?
How do I handle disagreement? Who is everyone? What are our goals? Do I fit in? People’s Questions Cautious Polite Low conflict Energy and noise Establishing boundaries Competition and conflict Group Behaviour More directive style ? Welcome & introduce members Confirm purpose / structure Allow expression Manage and resolve disagreements Encourage 2-way communication Leaders

4 Norming Performing Leaders How can we improve?
How can we play to strengths? How maintain this success? How develop relationships? How successful as a group? People’s Questions Make decisions Solve problems Highly productive Openness & understanding Trust begins More constructive Group Behaviour Talk openly about issues Maintain vision and purpose Delegate as much as possible Observe and feedback Maintain vision and purpose Develop people Leaders

5 2.Situational Leadership
Kenneth Blanchard and Paul Hersey 1969

6 3.Supporting / Delegating (‘facilitation’)
More of a referee rather than a player : Responsible for boundaries and process more than content Listens and watches actively Asks open questions looking to stimulate thought Paraphrases and brings clarity Keeps everyone on track ‘Holds us a mirror to the group’ and gives feedback on pace, participation, pulse.

7 Questions What stages are your groups in?
How open / guarded is the group dynamic? Which of the ‘situational leadership’ styles is your natural preference in a church setting? Where are the challenges – your personal style vs the stage of your group development?


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