TY - BOOK AU - Garmston,Robert J. AU - Von Frank,Valerie TI - Unlocking group potential to improve schools SN - 9781412998895 (pbk. : acid-free paper) AV - LB1032 .G38 2013 U1 - 371.39/5 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Thousand Oaks, California PB - Corwin Press KW - Group work in education KW - Local KW - School improvement programs KW - Educational change KW - Professional learning communities N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-241) and index; Building effective groups -- Understanding group roles -- Examining decision making -- Creating focused agendas -- Forming smarter groups -- Learning the way groups talk -- Challenging mental models -- Working with conflict -- Becoming a self-directed group -- Enhancing energy sources -- Developing facilitation skills -- Learning the language of facilitation -- Intervening successfully -- Setting up the room ER -