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Leader Guide

Understanding Small Group Systems

In Session 3, participants delve into understanding small group systems, exploring the intricate dynamics and components that shape group interactions. Through an analysis of inputs, throughputs, outputs, and environment, attendees gain insights into the complexities of small group dynamics, enabling them to identify opportunities for growth and address potential barriers within their groups.

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**Session 3: Understanding Small Group Systems**

Reflect on your small groups by using a small group systems theory...recognizing the beauty and complexity of groups.

**INPUTS**

People!
o Characteristics
o Personalities
o Needs
o Attitudes
o Values
o Abilities
o Skills
o Knowledge
o Stage of Discipleship

Time available
Resources available
Support (or lack of) from the larger community

**THROUGHPUTS**

Typical schedule of activities Communication patterns
Roles of the members (formal)
Behaviors of the members
How conflict/solving problems is managed Non-verbal messages between members

**OUTPUTS**

What is learned by the group members?
Did your group complete a task or project together?
How do members feel about the group and one another? Are they growing in their discipleship?
Are they satisfied by participating in the group?

**ENVIRONMENT**

Location and space where the group meets Seating arrangement
Time of day
Temperature, noise, smells, etc.

Reflecting on the complexity of groups helps us to address the things we can manage, make changes when we can, and help eliminate potential barriers to the group.

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