Who, Me Lead a Group? by Jean Illsley Clarke

Who, Me Lead a Group? by Jean Illsley Clarke

An indispensable guide for anyone nervous about leading a group, this practical book take readers step-by-step from planning to leading a meeting successfully. It discusses techniques that maximize group dynamics, qualities that make an effective leader, how readers can avoid sabotaging themselves before they speak, ground rules that help keep meetings on track, what to do when someone wants to use the meeting for their agenda, and how planning and preparation--while critical components--are only part of guaranteeing a successful meeting. This is an invaluable aid for anyone working with adults in community and religious organizations, training, counseling, business, schools, hospitals, social services, and a number of other fields.

Jean Illsley Clarke got a Parent's Choice Award for her books Connections: The Threads That Build Families and Time-In: When Time-Out Doesn't Work. She is a parent educator and a parent educator trainer. Sierra University gave her an honorary Doctor of Human Services after she earned a Master of Arts in Human Development. She is a Nationally Certified Family Life Educator and a teaching and supervising member of the International Transactional Analysis Association. She was honored Outstanding Alumna of the Year by the University of Minnesota's College of Human Ecology last year.