Hybrid groups seamlessly integrate elements from multiple types of groups (work, support, or feedback). Members have the power to design a group experience that truly aligns with their individual and collective needs.
Allows groups to find the right balance of supportive writing activities to allow them to achieve their goals. Hybrid groups can experiment with different meeting structures, schedules, and even communication platforms to optimize engagement and productivity.
Trial Periods: To encourage focused experimentation, groups are encouraged to try different activity ratios for a set period (e.g., a month) before re-evaluating their approach.
Designated "Check-in" Time: Rather than just checking in "periodically," groups can incorporate a brief "check-in" segment into their regular meetings to discuss what's working well and what could be improved.
Individual Goal Setting: Members should be encouraged to set individual goals within the hybrid framework. This helps ensure that everyone benefits from the diverse activities and stays engaged.
10 minutes: Members connect, share, and get snacks.
2 hours: Members silently work on individual projects: writing, researching, editing, reading, making citations, etc.
50 minutes: Members bring up writing-related or research-related challenges for the group to troubleshoot (~15 min/challenge), and/or make and share goals as the closing.
*The example above is just that: an example. It is meant to give you an idea of what is possible as a source of inspiration rather than a one-size-fits-all formula. Adapt, mix, and match to suit the unique goals of your writing group.