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KEY QUESTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS ON GROUP FORMATION
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Key Question
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Considerations
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| Were the group members fully involved in the decision to set up the group? | Groups formed with the full participation of the members are much more likely to last than those imposed from without |
| Were the views of all potential members of the group canvassed? | The views of both male and female participants should be taken into account and all should be encouraged to join the group |
| Does the proposed group build on a pre-existing organization? | A group whose members already share common values and objectives is likely to be more stable than one where the members have no previous history of working together |
| What criteria and conditions are set for group membership? | It is desirable that the members see membership as a privilege for which they are ready to compete and pay a fee because of the advantages which it brings |
| What size is the group expected to become? | Small groups of say 10-30 members with a relatively homogeneous background are likely to be more stable than larger heterogeneous groups |
Related information: Key questions and considerations on group purpose; leadership; finance and advisory sources.
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Resources Institute 2003