Not another syndicate group! : Making group work a worthwhile exercise

Abstract

In recent years, the use of syndicate groups has been championed by many training professionals and there is a commonly held belief that the use of these syndicate or breakout groups will enhance interaction and the learning experience. Syndicate groups are seen as an effective way to encourage participation, to make the learning experience more interesting, and possibly, to increase group interaction and develop higher‐level learning and problem solving skills. However, many training participants shudder when they hear the trainer yet again announce “now let’s get into small groups and discuss ...”.

Citation

Buon, T. (2004), "Not another syndicate group! : Making group work a worthwhile exercise", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 15-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280410510391