Group life
From Dreamfish
Contents |
[edit] Group Startup Kit
[edit] Your materials
- The Dreamfish group welcome sheet is read each week at the beginning of each group, or when new members are present.
- The Dreamfish group design is a standard format. This design is based on experience and research in transformative learning support groups for adult entrepreneurs and leaders. Small changes can be made to fit the needs of each group.
[edit] Group FAQ
[edit] The group values
- Creating a self-managing group
This includes every member's active involvement and presence in their group. Each person in each group knows best what they need to sustain their group and hold each other accountable for group effectiveness.
- Creating an environment of trust and safety
To build group trust and safety, we practice mutual respect, integrity, honesty, transparency and confidentiality.
- Ensuring inclusion of all members and to honor and learn from the rich diversity present in each group.
[edit] Who operates the group?
Dreamfish members operate the group. At all times, members are serving in one of the following roles:
- Group Coordinator – Coordinating is a practice in management. The coordinator is responsible for having the group roles assigned each week, the logistics of the in-person space and conference call, and moderating the email list. The coordinator is a consistent presence in the group, and the point of contact between the group and Dreamfish Service.
- Group Facilitator – Facilitating is a practice in collaboration. The facilitator keeps time, reads this Welcome sheet, models the communication norms by sharing first, and actively seeks equitable sharing among members. Each week, the facilitator role rotates.
- Group Note-taker – This is a practice in communication. Takes notes during meeting, and posts to the group’s email list.
- Community-builder – Being a community-builder is a practice in marketing and communication. Community-builders welcome each new member to Dreamfish, and helps members to sign up for membership, and the group email list. During or after each group, community builders share any reflections from members on social media.
- Twitter Hashtag: #dreamfish
[edit] Confidentiality norms
The group will have all info shared in the group remain in the group, except for the Social Checkout.
[edit] Practicing communication
Interpersonal communication skills help to build a strong group, and effective relationships.
- Listen actively
- Speak from your own experience (I see, I feel, I imagine)
- Share what has meaning for you
- Check out assumptions and ask for clarification
[edit] Conference Calling Norms
- When meeting on conference call, the Group Coordinator will sign onto Dreamfish Chat
- Group members signing onto the conference call may also sign onto Dreamfish Chat to ask questions or troubleshoot any issues that arise when trying to get on the conference call
[edit] Stories of Groups
To see how a Dreamfish pilot group began to develop a wiki page, visit Group 1, a peer group for consultants.
[[Category: Moved Ph
[edit] Contact
As a next step, contact Ariel Goodman to discuss how to start a group up and see if there is a group starting to form in your area.
[edit] Also, see
Back to Groups page.
 |
|  |