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What are you doing to help develop

M

There is on going training and skill

the leadership skills of your members? 

development;

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How do you support people who take

M 

People have fun; and

on leadership in your group?

M  

Evaluations of the group happen regu 

larly and adjustments are routinely

Qualities of a Well Functioning Group

made.

No group can exemplify all these quali 

ties all the time.  It may, however, be use 

ful for your group to consider in which

areas you function well and in which you

may need to improve.

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People feel like they belong and are

valued;

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Group goals are clear (this includes

both short term and long term goals);

M

Group structures and processes are

clear and widely understood by the

members;

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There is a sense of cohesiveness; peo 

ple generally like each other and feel

safe and supported;

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People s opinions are listened to and

they are consulted about decisions;

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Diversity and uniqueness are respect 

ed;

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Group norms are explicit and flexible;

M

There is good communication;

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There is consciousness about issues of

oppression;

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There is a commitment to resolving

conflict;

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Leadership is supported and devel 

oped;

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