Successful Group Thinking

Earlier this week, I had the chance to experience great group dynamics in a nonprofit board development meeting.  Five participants were board members and the other three were staff members. 

Some success attributes included:

• clear, common objective
• prepared committee chair
• engaged participants
• best interest of the organization at the heart of the proceedings
• candid, confidential discussion
• collaborative decision-making
• eagerness to consider every point of view
• positive acknowledgement of diverse suggestions

By embracing these attributes, this committee demonstrated the best of group dynamics.