Learning to Work in Groups

A Practical Guide for Members & Trainers

Second Edition

by

Matthew B. Miles

First published in 1959, Learning to Work in Groups rapidly became known as the "classic" comprehensive guide to developing group training programs. Its clear, coherent, practical approach made it the book of choice for anyone seriously interested in improving group functioning. Public response to the first edition led to thirteen printings in four languages.

This current edition, originally published in 1981, covers many changes and developments in group training. Fully updated with many new exercises, plus theory and research, it includes new ideas on ethical issues and evaluation. Miles focuses on the key processes for learning, and helping others learn, effective group behavior, through carefully designed training programs. It includes specific help on: understanding effective group behavior, designing training programs for working groups, selecting training activities (152 tested activities are described in detail), taking the trainer role, and evaluating results.

This book is written for people who want to improve group functioning: educators, line managers and group leaders of all kinds, consultants, training specialists, and members of training programs.

1998/360pp./paper $33.95/ISBN: 0-9658339-8-4