Tham khảo tài liệu 'true north groups a powerful path to personal and leadership development bk business_7', kinh doanh - tiếp thị, quản trị kinh doanh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | io6 TRUE NORTH GROUPS Within three weeks the group was down to just three people. This was too small a base upon which to build a vital group but all three stayed with the program and provided a solid core. Recognizing that the group had to be reformed Craig and Doug reviewed what had happened to determine if there was anything foreseeable in the backgrounds of those who had left. Nothing turned up as three of the four had sudden life issues that were unpredictable. All of them later joined other groups. Nevertheless the remaining members agreed to screen new prospects more carefully to see if they had any noticeable issues or concerns. They put together a list of people who would be good additions to the group. The target was to add five new members. A list of eight prospects yielded three women and five men. The first five who accepted invitations to join happened to be male. Two of them had never been in a group before yet they lasted long past the group s two-meeting trial. One of them Ross Levin talks about his experience Although I am a nonjoiner I admired the people who were forming the group so I decided to give it a try. He adds I stay because I get a lot out of the group and really like the people. We talk about interesting issues in a way that doesn t happen in my daily life. All these people want to make a difference in the world. Our commitment comes from who we are and how we connect. Bonding is crucial to building a group that has some stickiness. Gary Smaby observes Everyone was feeling out the idea to be sure the chemistry was right and it was worth the energy to form and sustain the group. He goes on REFORMING YOUR GROUP 107 EXHIBIT 8 Common Reasons for Reforming a True North Group New blood is needed to reenergize the group Members want to change the group s purpose or character Several people depart simultaneously The group splits into two smaller groups Trust is broken Each person brings something unique and that s what makes it exciting. In .
