Building A Mastermind Group:
Mastermind groups help small business owners share ideas in a creative, non-threatening and confidential environment. Here's some tips to starting yours:
- Find up to a half-dozen peers in non-competing fields whom you believe are creative, thoughtful and inspiring. Keep it small; large groups can lose focus and intimacy.
- Try to establish a regular day and time each month to hold the meeting. If the meetings become too infrequent, their importance and success may be lost. The location can vary to stimulate creativity.
- Be prepared. Since members each get time to discuss their issues, bring a list of topics you need to cover. Maybe include creativity games to foster thought.
- Act. Once you leave, put your new ideas into action. Then report on your success the next time the group meets.
