Question

You have become aware that several members are sub-grouping outside of the sessions. The core of the problem appears to be that these members are not saying what is on their minds. It is almost as if there is a conspiracy of silence among a clique, and it is having a divisive impact on the group.

When do you think meetings beyond the regular sessions are counterproductive?

What are you likely to do in the situation described above?

What are some things you would say to your group if you knew they were socializing outside of the group?

Answer 1

It is really a great problem. When some members of a group form a sub-group and make some conspiracy then there appears conflict in the group. It is against the group norms. It hampers the unity of the group.

In such case the group leaders must arrange frequent meeting. In the meeting he must maintains impartiality. All the agenda should be discussed openly. In the meeting he may form some sub-committee and must make some small groups and give them responsibilities to do some works. By making sub-committee he can break the sub-group. Besides, he must remind the ,members the purpose and function of the group and how they can maintain their harmony.

It is very bad to form sub-group outside the group. It deviates the members from doing their job. It also makes the members break the group norm. They fail to maintain the group psychology. The members fail to respect each other.