In setting up such groups and in conducting other groups. especially those that go through stages, creativity is called for Trying conduct group mechanically or "by the numbers often to a is a formula for disaster. because members and group moments are often unpredictable group and filled with Therefore, this contains information not only on various spe- surprise. cha cialty but of be creative in what they do and how groups also on two ways helping groups more they do it. DeBono's six hats and Eberle's SCAMPER models are creative methods that group workers conducting of use to help themselves and their members overcome any type group can barriers or inertia. These of working with whether specialized or not, can fa ways groups. growth, development, and achievement.