1. Group dynamics and leaders
Tuckman – stages of group development
Situational leadership styles
Facilitation skills
Questions for you

2. 1.Tuckman – Stages of Group Development
Performing
Adjourning
Norming
Storming
Return to Independence
Forming
Dependence/ interdependence
Independence
Tuckman - Development Sequence in small groups. Psychology Bulletin, vol. 63, 1965, pp384-99

3. Forming Storming Leaders How much influence do you / I have ?
How do I handle disagreement?
Who is everyone?
What are our goals?
Do I fit in?
People’s Questions
Cautious
Polite
Low conflict
Energy and noise
Establishing boundaries
Competition and conflict
Group Behaviour
More directive style ?
Welcome & introduce members
Confirm purpose / structure
Allow expression
Manage and resolve disagreements
Encourage 2-way communication
Leaders

4. Norming Performing Leaders How can we improve?
How can we play to strengths?
How maintain this success?
How develop relationships?
How successful as a group?
People’s Questions
Make decisions
Solve problems
Highly productive
Openness & understanding
Trust begins
More constructive
Group Behaviour
Talk openly about issues
Maintain vision and purpose
Delegate as much as possible
Observe and feedback
Maintain vision and purpose
Develop people
Leaders

5. 2.Situational Leadership
Kenneth Blanchard and Paul Hersey 1969

6. 3.Supporting / Delegating (‘facilitation’)
More of a referee rather than a player :
Responsible for boundaries and process more than content
Listens and watches actively
Asks open questions looking to stimulate thought
Paraphrases and brings clarity
Keeps everyone on track
‘Holds us a mirror to the group’ and gives feedback on pace, participation, pulse.

7. Questions What stages are your groups in?
How open / guarded is the group dynamic?
Which of the ‘situational leadership’ styles is your natural preference in a church setting?
Where are the challenges – your personal style vs the stage of your group development?