What Is It and Why Is It Useful?
Facilitators very often form small groups when working with participants to make it possible for them to share ideas through discussion. Especially when time is limited, this technique allows for all the participants to express their opinions, discuss the problem in a more convenient and comfortable setting, and helps the participants to communicate more openly with each other.
How to Conduct Small Group Discussions
1) Divide the large group into groups of 4 - 5 persons (if the size of the large group allows; in case of smaller groups, working in pairs might be a good option);
2) Clearly state the task you want the participants to complete;
3) Allot 5-15 minutes to complete the task;
4) Ask the participants of the small groups to share and discuss their experience and joint ideas with the larger group. | 
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