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The leader needs to make clear: 

- The amount of time available

- The question or questions to be discussed (write on blackboard, if possible)

- the xxx moment when she is ready to re-convene the group

Taken from Bethel Group Dynamics Lab.

[[underlined]]PROBLEM SOLVING SKILL OBSERVATION SHEET[[/underlined]]

[[column 1]]

[[underlined]]Statement of the Problem[[/underlined]]
Description: 
"The State Teachers' Association has asked us . . . ."

[[underlined]]Clarifying[[/underlined]]
Description:
"John, will you try to restate the problem to make sure we all have it?"

[[underlined]]Keeping Discussion on Beam[[/underlined]]
Description:
"Now, show me how this helps us".
WE're beginning to digress a bit . . ."

[[underlined]]Summarizing[[/underlined]]
Description:
"Now just where do we stand on . . . . "
"This is what we have been saying . . . ."

Testing Consequences of [[underlined]]Emerging Decisions[[/underlined]]
Description:
"How does this restrict the President?"
"How will this affect the State?"
"What does this decision involve?"

Testing Understanding of Member [[underlined]]Committment of Emerging Decision[[/underlined]]
Description
"Would you be willing to . . . ."
"Who can take this responsibility?"

[[underlined]]Decision Making[[/underlined]]
Description:
"I so move," I second the motion."
"Are we all agreed then that"

[Column 2]

[[underlined]]Sample Skill Points[[/underlined]]
How well was the information marshalled?
Was the group task clearly defined?
Was the problem stated without slanting?
was the importance of the problem communicated?
Were the members involved?

Has any attempt been made to restate the problem?
Was opportunity given for questioning?
Were members called in to help with the clarification? Where the group's resources utilized?

Was there sensitivity to "On beamness"?
How was "off beamness" communicated?
Were temporary digressions permitted?

Who did the summarizing?
Was it well timed?
What summarizing devices were used? (blackboard, recorder, tape, etc.)

How was readiness determined?
Was it done systematically? (for analysis)
What checks were made on reality?

Howclearly was committment brought out?
Were any attempts made  to test degree of.

How was the decision made:

Majority vote, consensus, silent consent?