Grow - Program Training and Resources Channel

Hosts Darryl and Dave introduce the 8 characteristics of leadership in GROW, explaining leadership as a function rather than a position and walking through practical examples for each trait.

This short episode is designed as a workshop starter to spark discussion, encourage using the GROW program in daily recovery, and inspire gradual development of leadership skills over time.

Said at the beginning of every Grow group meeting - face to face and on-line, by all present - we break down, Who it applies to? What it means in practice and How it can affect the meeting positively and growthfully.

In this episode, Dave discusses the vital role of Organisers & Recorders (O&R) in starting and supporting new groups across a region. He explains the need to balance problem-solving with regional management tasks, ensuring time in meetings for planning growth, intergroup support, and applications for new organisers and recorders.

This episode explains the purpose and structure of the Organisers & Recorders (O&R) meeting, how it differs from leadership meetings, and why it serves as the region's resource hub for supporting and developing Grow groups.

Listeners learn about key activities—organiser testimony, bi-monthly reporting, approving new groups, practical tasks to solve group problems, and preparing the next leadership meeting—illustrating how the O&R team ensures quality and growth across the region.

Dave and Darryl are joined by Program Worker Ruth to discuss the beginnings and rise of online Grow groups. How they started, who are they for, and is there any evidence they work just like 'in-person' Grow groups? 

Dave and Darryl introduce Con Keogh, one of the original co-founders of Grow Australia. This talk given circa 1991 at Grow's National Leadership days, outlines the origins of Grow leadership development as a concept and then its practice in the newly formed '8 Characteristics of leadership' in Grow.

Although advancing a little in age at this point Con is still a dynamic and charismatic speaker full of warmth and humour - please enjoy. 

(For Video version please contact your local Branch of Grow Australia)

Dave and Darryl discuss the why's and wherefores of problem solving, why its important and some insights into who and how

Dave and Darryl unpack the second essential feature of Grow the 'Group Method' - they breakdown the difference between being faithful to the meeting procedure (but not rigid) and how to be flexible (if needed) to have a natural interaction and and an effective Grow group meeting.

Dave and Darryl briefly discuss the concept of Irrelevant talk in group, what it is? why It happens? The effect it has on group problem solving and members progress, how to caringly address the issue and challenge the group to get on track and get definite.

Dave Mc and Darryl discuss some of the early Grow principles of recovery that were developed and agreed upon by Grow members and leaders. Includes stories on how to use them and why and where they came from. 

Timeline of chapters

Personal Value 4:02 

Self Activation 18:53

Mutual Help 25:01

Ordinariness 29:57

Friendship 37:26