Growing Small Group Leaders

My copy of Growing Small Group Leaders arrived over the weekend.   If you’re trying to build a coaching structure that works, I’m thinking you’re probably going to want to pick up a copy.  Developed by Seacoast’s leadership development expert Mac Lake, this tool is packed with some very good plug and play training ideas, tips and an overview of a very workable structure.

I particularly like the fact that this workbook is the product of in-the-field development as opposed to a nicely worked out theory that hasn’t actually been tested.  I think you’ll like the well thought out and systematic approach, knowing that you’ve got the building blocks that will help you put together a coaching structure of your own.

Covering everything from how to assess your coaching style and set a coaching schedule to how to conduct effective one-on-one meetings and lead an effective huddle, Growing Small Group Leaders is a tool that will make your job as a point leader much easier.  In addition, an enhanced CD with many of the assessments and forms discussed in the workbook is included.

The one issue of concern with this resource is the price.  At $69.00 it will more likely be added to the point leaders reference library and used to develop coaches (who will in turn develop leaders) as opposed to a workbook that each of your coaches will receive.

Overall, this is a resource you will get a lot of use out of.  If you’re looking for ideas that will help you build a very effective coaching structure that actually develops small group leaders, this is a tool you’re going to want to add to your toolkit.