Group success hinges upon relational authenticity. Real groups are characterized by real relationships – it’s that simple. But it takes some work, and some insight into who people are and how they communicate. And that is where Small Group Insights can help – whether you are working with a small group, a team or in your family.

This year I had the privilege of working with Dr. Les Parrott, a guy who, with his wife Leslie, has devoted his life to helping people build quality relationships. Based on the research and expertise of Rodney Cox, (developer of the Leading from Your Strengths profile), Les developed Small Group Insights (SGI) to help groups and teams.

The SGI assessment is a low-cost but in-depth analysis that provides essential feedback to each member of a group, team or family. It allows them to forge the relational glue they need for growth and team synergy. By taking the assessment and processing it as a group or team, you discover the communication style of each member, how they interact with others, and what you can do as a leader to facilitate growth, team success and healthy community among members.

Even after leading groups for 25 years I found this information invaluable to my group, and with the leaders I am working with. So, to help leaders use this well, I asked Les if we could put a tool together to guide leaders of groups and teams in using this profile effectively. The result? The Small Group Insights Leader’s Kit. Thanks to the folks at LifeWay we got this together quickly and in your hands for 2012. It has already been used in hospitals, universities, businesses and churches with leaders and teams at all levels.

The kit comes with a very simple process that is easy to use yet provides pages of great feedback to each person. Then it provides understanding of how your engagement style (Doer, Thinker, Talker or Listener) works with others in the circle so you can increase communication, build relationships and get on mission quickly.

We are excited to bring this tool your way, and grateful to Rodney for bringing the research and process pieces together. Give it a shot first for yourself, and I think you will find it useful for your team.

Real relationships that foster the growth of real groups and real teams.

Give us your feedback as we make this available to a broader audience!

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