Extraordinary Groups

Geoffrey Bellman is a recognized thought-leader on organizations, leadership, life, and change. He has written six books including The Consultant's Calling from Jossey-Bass. His private sector work has focused on renewing large, mature corporations. In recent years, he has given more of his attention to community-based organizations. Kathleen Ryan is co-founder of The Orion Partnership, a firm that focuses on culture change, team development, executive on-boarding, and coaching. As one client has said, "She is an organizational consultant with an instinct for translating complex human behavior into practical concepts." Ryan is the coauthor of The Courageous Messenger and Driving Fear Out of the Workplace, both from Jossey-Bass.

• Part One: Overview 11. Why Small Groups Are Important Now 32. What’s Different About Extraordinary Groups 173. What Ordinary Groups Need 33Part Two: Understanding the Group Needs Model 574. Growing Toward Your Potential 595. Joining for Purpose 796. Creating Change Together 1037. The Heart of Transformation 123Part Three: Sharing Leadership 1378. Embracing Group Differences 1399. Leading Extraordinary Groups 16710. Living the Promise of Extraordinary Groups 191Appendix A Practice Exercises 195Appendix B An Overview of Extraordinary Groups 207Appendix C Practicing What We Preach 211Appendix D More Group Resources 215Acknowledgments 219About the Authors 221Index 225