Just putting a group of people together in the same room or online space does not guarantee that they will work together effectively or that they will achieve the results they desire. In order to be effective, groups need to have a shared sense of purpose and motivation to achieving this purpose, whatever the reason that brings them together. EFFECTIVE GROUPS Effective groups also have: • clarity of roles; • ground rules and commitments; • understanding of group processes; • interest in listening to each other and resolving conflict; • focus on problem solving rather than competition; and • effective decision.
