Group Size Design#

Tags group size facilitation production scaling team coordination

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Group size is a critical factor in Better Conversations course design that impacts delivery approach, team composition, and participant experience. This pattern describes how we adapt our delivery based on group size to maintain quality and effectiveness.

Using this pattern#

This pattern addresses these learning challenges:

  • How to maintain engagement at different scales

  • When to adjust team composition

  • How to ensure quality across group sizes

  • Ways to manage larger groups effectively

  • Methods for scaling delivery

The pattern is particularly valuable when: - Planning new sessions - Scaling existing courses - Training delivery teams - Managing resources - Ensuring quality

Architecture#

Core components:

Team Structure: - Solo facilitator (up to 4 participants) - Facilitator + producer (up to 8 participants) - Co-facilitators + producer (larger groups) - Multiple producers (very large groups)

Delivery Adjustments: - Time management - Activity adaptation - Support provision - Energy management - Quality maintenance

Design roles#

Course Designer: - Determines team requirements - Plans scaling approaches - Adapts activities - Sets quality standards - Defines support needs

Delivery Team: - Coordinates roles - Manages group dynamics - Provides support - Maintains engagement - Ensures quality

Design examples#

Basic Implementation: - Standard team structures - Core adaptations - Support frameworks - Quality controls - Resource allocation

Common Variations: - Different team compositions - Scaling approaches - Support models - Quality measures - Resource adjustments

Delivery considerations#

Key factors for successful delivery:

  • Team coordination

  • Resource allocation

  • Support provision

  • Quality maintenance

  • Engagement management

Continuous improvement#

How to improve the pattern over time:

  • Gathering delivery feedback

  • Refining team structures

  • Enhancing support

  • Optimizing resources

  • Evolving approaches

Design considerations#

Critical Factors: - Team capacity - Resource availability - Technical limitations - Quality requirements - Scaling constraints

References#

Related Patterns: - Designing Flight Plans - Using Observations to Improve the Course

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