NextLevel Online: Adult Discipleship Training for Small Group leaders and Sunday School teachers

Leading Discussions and Roles in Groups

Master the art of leading discussions and managing group dynamics by learning effective strategies such as planning, facilitating, and concluding discussions while encouraging participation from all members. Explore the diverse roles individuals play in groups, from positive contributors like initiators and encouragers to challenging personalities such as dominators and spiritualizers. Gain insights into fostering a collaborative and respectful group environment with practical guidance from How to Lead Small Groups by Neal McBride.
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Leading Discussions and Roles in Groups
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Session 6: Leading Discussions and Roles in Groups

Introduction

How to guide a discussion

  1. Plan

  2. Start a conversation

  3. Guide the discussion

a. Keep it “on track”

b. Contribute but not dominate

c. Allow “time” for pauses

d. Allow everyone a chance to respond

  1. Listen well

  2. Watch for “non-verbal” clues

  3. Encourage participation from everyone

  4. Conclude the discussion

Roles in Groups: How people participate in positive ways

o Orienter

o Initiator

o Gate-keeper

o Information giver

o Encourager

o Follower

o Tension Reliever

Roles in Groups: How people may participate in challenging ways

o Needy counselee

o “Talker”

o Counselor

o Academic

o Opinionated

o Preacher

o Philosopher

o Dominator

o Spiritualizer

Leading discussion is an art more than science. Continue to practice. Allow people to participate

in positive ways and address the challenging personalities when you need to with love and

grace.

For further study on the roles people play in groups, see How to Lead Small Groups by Neal McBride

Leading Discussions and Roles in Groups Instructions

Leading Discussions and Roles in Groups
22:46Leading Discussions and Roles in GroupsLeading Discussions and Roles in Groups

Session 6: Leading Discussions and Roles in Groups

Introduction

How to guide a discussion

  1. Plan

  2. Start a conversation

  3. Guide the discussion

a. Keep it “on track”

b. Contribute but not dominate

c. Allow “time” for pauses

d. Allow everyone a chance to respond

  1. Listen well

  2. Watch for “non-verbal” clues

  3. Encourage participation from everyone

  4. Conclude the discussion

Roles in Groups: How people participate in positive ways

o Orienter

o Initiator

o Gate-keeper

o Information giver

o Encourager

o Follower

o Tension Reliever

Roles in Groups: How people may participate in challenging ways

o Needy counselee

o “Talker”

o Counselor

o Academic

o Opinionated

o Preacher

o Philosopher

o Dominator

o Spiritualizer

Leading discussion is an art more than science. Continue to practice. Allow people to participate

in positive ways and address the challenging personalities when you need to with love and

grace.

For further study on the roles people play in groups, see How to Lead Small Groups by Neal McBride