Microcosm Groups $$Small groups that solve problems in the$$ larger system

$$Small group member characteristics must$$ reflect the issue being addressed $($e$.$g$.,$ if$$ addressing diversity, group must be diverse$)$

$$Primary mechanism for change is $$parallel$$ processes$$ Microcosm Group Process $$Identify an issue

$$Convene the microcosm group

$$Provide group training

$$Address the issue in the group

$$Dissolve the group Critically examine the concept of Microcosm Groups.