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1. Commitment: All members should be committed to attending meetings regularly and participating actively. If you cannot attend a meeting, please inform the group in advance.
2. Preparation: Come prepared to each session. This means completing any assigned readings, reviewing notes, and bringing questions or topics you want to discuss. If someone is unable to finish all their assignments, they should still attend as long as they have familiarized themselves with the material. The goal is to contribute to the discussion and support each other. It’s better to participate and learn together than to miss out entirely.
3. Punctuality: Be on time for each meeting. Respect the group’s time by arriving promptly so that we can start and finish on schedule.
4. Respect: Show respect for all group members. Listen actively when others are speaking, and provide constructive feedback.
5. Focus: Stay on topic during meetings. Assign someone to keep the group focused and steer conversations back on track if they wander. Schedule breaks to keep everyone energized and maintain productivity.
6. Participation: Everyone should participate. Assign roles such as discussion leader, note-taker, and timekeeper to ensure active involvement from all members.
7. Confidentiality: Respect the privacy of all group members. Do not share personal information or discussions outside the group without consent.
8. Evaluation: Periodically evaluate the group’s effectiveness. Discuss what is working well and what can be improved.