ABSTRACT
The split of group work into task and process became a valuable exercise. The balance to be achieved between the two areas still seems to be to be an area of difficulty, and undoubtedly one which varies from session to session. Small group leadership is an opportunity to continue a process of self-awareness. The interaction between a leader and his group is of course an interaction between differing personalities. Understanding the personality and attitude of the group members linked with self-awareness is another way to improve leadership skills. Lack of sensitivity is a group dysfunction which can, and should, be reflected very early. It is disturbing to have feedback on the confidential self-assessment forms at the end of the session which reveals a very anxious or disturbed trainee as the result of some thoughtless group work. There are a considerable number of defence patterns which a trainee can exhibit when he feels under threat or uncomfortable.
