First-Time Leaders of Small Groups

First-Time Leaders of Small Groups offers novice and experienced leaders the information they need to keep their members interested and involved, resolve conflicts and deal with difficult people, and ultimately have their group achieve results . . . quickly. The book includes four steps for preparing to lead (selecting members, setting the groundwork for high performance, planning, and establishing your leadership style) and four steps for taking the lead (starting right, working smart, coaching, and assessing). These steps will help you take the lead with confidence. First-Time Leaders of Small Groups is filled with illustrative examples of a wide range of small groups and provides clear suggestions for action. The book includes: Questions and answers based on research on what works well, and what does notDiagnostics for determining your group’s strengths and weaknessesLeadership challenges—ideas for overcoming common difficultiesSelf-assessments to help build confidence as a group leaderExamples of approaches for different group situationsModels for understanding how groups workActivities for improving group functionsKey research findingsEasy-to-follow suggestions for practice