Observer/Consultant

I feel a consultant or an observer can be very useful and helpful when it comes to small groups. To me I really feel they are a very important factor in helping the group reach its full potential. The books sates that having an appropriate observer can give the group “excellent insights”. To me I think it’s also just always good to have another opinion when it comes to any issues or problems you may go through in a small group. The observer to me takes somewhat of an omniscient role when it comes to overseeing small groups. They provide feedback on the things that the group may not recognize and also give unbiased constructive criticism to the group.  Being part of a group process you can be so intertwined with what’s going on, that you can’t see some issue that can be detrimental to reaching the ultimate goal of the group. This is where I feel an observer is the most helpful.