ABSTRACT
Group dynamics can create such a strain on the group that, when done poorly, it becomes nearly impossible to get anything else done in the campaign. The main place for your group interactions will be at meetings, which are probably taking place in a classroom, dorm room, or coffee shop. During these meetings, it is critical that your group pays attention to every aspect of how the group meets: how the meeting starts, who is leading or facilitating the meeting, who talks during the meeting, how interruptions are dealt with, how decisions are made, and whether people are respectful and are actively listening. The facilitator has many important roles. First, the facilitator creates the agenda for the meeting. A week before the group meets, the facilitator should ask the group for input for the agenda. An additional key responsibility of the facilitator is to promote positive group interactions.
