How do I keep a small-group discussion focused?

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Just a few tips... Never tell someone something when you can have them discover the answer themselves by asking a question. To lead a group it helps to have a ton of questions written down. Start with a few easy questions to get the ball rolling and then ask more challenging questions. When some one answers a question, as another person what they think about that person's answer or "Does anyone disagree with that answer"? This usually gets the conversation going.

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