GROUP INTERVENTIONS©2007 William HolmesProgram DevelopmentUniversity of Massachusetts at Boston

TYPES OF INTERVENTIONS: 1

Dialogue Sessions Team Building Process Consultation Meeting Facilitation

TYPES OF INTERVENTIONS: 2

Fishbowls Brainstorming Interteam Conflict

Management Strategic Alignment

Assessment

Dialogue Sessions Identification of issues Clarification of issues Reinforce equality of group

members Reinforce confidentiality and

anonymity Promote listening

Team Building Clarify objectives Clarify roles and responsibilities Establish policies and procedures Establish Ground Rules Improve interpersonal relations

Process Consultation Improves team’s effectiveness Mirror team interaction Remind Ground Rules May use Sociograms Promotes goal oriented interaction

Meeting Facilitation Clarify reasons for meeting Assure attendance Promote fixed agenda Organize time for agenda items Document decisions and future

needs