Twelve guidelines for effective community leaders to
work with groups
1
. Use an integrated systems approach to understand
people and groups and their
organisational
/social
context.
2
.Develop a mission/goal for the group
3
. Develop structure, roles, responsibility and an
enabling culture in the group.
4
. Select the right person for each job.
5
. Empower the other members of the group.
6
. Develop a number of leadership styles and use the
most appropriate one for each situation.
7
. Maintain an open & supportive group climate.
8
. Develop skills in managing conflict.