- Lecture the group rather than facilitate a discussion with your group.
- Follow notes like a script.
- Ask every question on the leader guide.
- Prepare for small group hoping "What were your thoughts on __________" will suffice.
- Ask only 'yes' or 'no' questions.
- Answer your own questions.
- Expect everyone to answer every question.
- Focus only on the meaning of a passage and never get to personal application.
- Allow someone to dominate or hijack the discussion.
- Lose track of time and go on and on and on.