Only then go on to another question. Read the next question for more information on workshops. I understand that the Great Books Foundation offers training in leading discussions. Anyone can organize a Great Books group. Training is not required, but we strongly recommend it.
Good discussions are no accident.
Groups that have strong discussions are more likely to succeed. While new Great Books groups form all the time, many have lasted for 30 or 40 years. Many book groups falter because they don't know how to generate good discussion. Great Books Foundation workshops will show you how to both prepare for and conduct discussions. You will learn to use the Shared Inquiry method, which involves all your group members in a focused, lively discussion of complex ideas.