Group leader/facilitator how you can use the "9 Ground Rules for Effective Groups" described in detail to improve the effectiveness of the group.
1. Test assumptions/inferences
2. Share relevant information
3. Use specific examples-agree on important words
4. Explain reasoning/intent;
5. Focus on interests;
6. Combine advocacy/inquiry
7. Jointly design next steps and ways to test disagreements
8. Discuss un-disussable issues
9. Use a decision-making rule that generates level of commitment needed).