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Hello, Groupizy….er, Groupeasy Blog readers!! Just a quick drop-in in to address the name change and relaunch of our brand and website. We started Groupizy...

Local-area family builds powerful web-based application to facilitate and empower long-term group collaboration without compromising data privacy   CHARLOTTE – July 13, 2021 – Groupeasy,...

Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? Known as the Pareto Principle, the 80/20 rule maintains that 80% of outcomes come from 20% of...

These are unprecedented times for churches and small groups. At no other time have there been so many digital resources out there to support congregations....

FOR our intro to Nonviolent communication and why you might want to bring it to your group, click here. Nonviolent Communication is collaborative group communication...

In our experience, a LOT of petty miscommunication that ends up being a drag on your small group communication, small group collaboration, and overall group...

For churches, a few things have become clear a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Thriving congregations have been forced to adapt by increasing their digital...

Did you know that social connectedness is a better indicator of adult well-being than class, education level, and wealth? Are you aware of the sheer...

or, “This year will be our best year because…” 2020 was a toughie. A global pandemic, widespread economic anxiety, an unfinished cultural conversation on how...

We’re entering our 10th month of a global pandemic. It’s been disruptive to say the least. COVID has flattened our ability to move in the...

COVID has changed everything….except your need to raise money During the age of COVID, many groups- church groups, social change organizations, etc- have been forced...

Keep the focus on what’s in it for them Getting the group to adopt new tech is a project. We get it. The luddites in...

Conducting group business using email alone, as many of us know, is an absolutely Herculean project. Group email hell is a real place. For leaders,...

“Don’t judge the day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson Out with the group hero, and...

“We are hardwired for connection, curiosity, and engagement…” You’re most likely familiar at least with the name, Brene Brown. Brown is a researcher, author, public...

Control freak-ishness: noun, the tendency towards micromanagement as a coping mechanism for dealing with fear (and unchecked ego) Control freak-ishness is a strategy, albeit a...

Inspired group leaders understand (and communicate) their “why” What does it mean to embrace inspired group leadership? Last week, we talked about how leaders can...

Or, enough about them. Let’s talk about you! Much has been written about how leaders can motivate their people. Much of the writing has to...

In order to thrive, groups of course need to be invested in their goals. But also, group members need to be invested in their relationships...

First of all, if you’re new to the Groupizy Blog, welcome, bienvenidos, and konichiwa!! At Groupizy, our main goal is to give groups a streamlined...

Two weeks ago we introduced consensus building into our good group management toolbox. Last week, we gave you some malleable steps to bring it to...

Last week we opened the door on consensus building. What is it? Go read our intro! In brief, it’s a set of social contracts and...

Typically groups don’t need any help getting into conflict, but they may need help getting out of it. We think a big part of good...

Good group management means different things on different days It’s been a tough year for group meetings. We all know this. We’re all in different...

So ya gotta make some choices? ALL groups can benefit from having a few easy-to-implement processes for how to make decisions. Leaders should keep a...

Two weeks ago, we talked about the 5 dysfunctions that groups commonly face. In short, there are truly not many totally unique problems when it...

Dysfunction junction, what’s your malfunction? We all remember the Schoolhouse Rock conjunction song, right? Anyone? Just us? Bueller? It all comes down to connection In...

Healthy group conflict: secret’s in the sauce When it comes to group conflict, we rarely hear anyone CELEBRATING its inevitable existence. Often, we hear of...

A part of leadership that too often goes unexamined is how to know WHEN to step down…and then how to execute with efficiency and grace....

Establishing the feedback loop The magic words for receiving feedback: curious, open, humble, resilient. If your group management process doesn’t already have dynamic feedback-sharing built...

Groups vs teams: Aren’t they the same thing? Often, we think of the words ‘group’ and ‘team’ as being interchangable. We use them intuitively without...

Our country is in crisis: we are in the middle of a global pandemic, record numbers of Americans are without work, and many are experiencing...

Are we all familiar with Excel Hell? This is the eventuality where your group has come to rely on spreadsheets to track membership. It makes...

Meeting as a group to write your mission and vision statements is a great way to get everyone on the same page about the group’s goals...

Welcome back to our ongoing series on group management mistakes to avoid. Last week we went over the obsolescence of command-and-control leadership. Today, we’re talking...

You’re managing a group. You’ve taken on a leadership role because you have a deep interest in the cause, and you have the resources and...

So you’re calling a group meeting… When it comes to group management, running a simple group meeting shouldn’t be complicated. After all, you’re excited about...

Less entropy, more symphony.. So you’re starting a group, or taking on a leadership role in an established group! Congratulations! You’re now immediately looking for...

‘Grouping’ as a Verb… Group Management activities should facilitate ‘good grouping.’  So what does that mean?  By ‘good grouping,’ we are not talking about target...

Group Management failure … Group Leaders/ Facilitators / Admins are usually not to blame for a Group’s Failure to Thrive!  They are conscientious, busy people...

Welcome to Groupeasy..Group Management Software that will make your group hum! We needed this toolbox 20 years ago, because we were engaged in our community,...