conflicts and deal with difficultpeople, 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 stepsfor taking the lead (starting right, working smart, coaching, andassessing). These steps will help you take the lead withconfidence. First-Time Leaders of Small Groups is filledwith illustrative examples of a wide range of small groups andprovides clear suggestions for action. The book includes: Questions and answers based on research on what works well, andwhat does notDiagnostics for determining your group’s strengths andweaknessesLeadership challenges—ideas for overcoming commondifficultiesSelf-assessments to help build confidence as a groupleaderExamples of approaches for different group situationsModels for understanding how groups workActivities for improving group functionsKey research findingsEasy-to-follow suggestions for practice

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