Group Think is a continuation of the previous announcement concerning B.A.T. for Groups. I take a deeper dive into the discussion.
Group Think Involves the Entire Group
The concept of B.A.T. for Groups is that like-minded writers form a group. What does that mean or entail? A quick look at a typical group is that there are several Christian men and women who want to become published authors. Perhaps there are three. All three are Christians. All three want to learn to write. All three cannot afford the course on their own.
But they realize that if they team up as a group they can afford the course. The individual cost drops significantly! There is the immediate effect of saving money and being able to register.
What Makes That Unique?1
The lowering of the cost for starters. But let’s look at the formation of the group itself. Assuming there are three students that means there is immediate savings of almost $600. ($599.88 to be exact.)
Let’s put that in perspective. Each student saves $599.88. That is significant for each one of them. However, each student is considered separately. In other words, while they are considered one group, they are each selected as one student.
How is Group Think Considered as Individual Students?
The group only exists as a financial means of paying for the course. Within the course itself each student is independent. They have separate locations, individual study habits, and they bring individual learning skills to the table. Their writing skills will vary, as will their experience and genre preferences. In other words, they come as they are but within a group setting for billing purposes.
What Happens if Someone Quits the Group Think?
It is still a group. The total payment remains the same, but those of you left in the group will have to recalculate your individual share of cost. That is the only think that happens.
If that student changes his or her mind and wants to resume being part of the Group, that would not be a problem. Again, all decisions for cost allocation are made within the group.
Does It have a Downside?
I don’t know of any other than the possibility that one or more may quit the group. That means that you need to be selective of who you are partnering with. As a rule, partnerships need only a handshake (check your state out). So, it comes down to trust. Forming a group to take advantage of B.A.T. for Groups doesn’t require legal contracts, or any other binding agreements. Other than the cost of the plan there is no shared responsibility or duties.
I would suggest that when you purchase the plan you indicate the names and email addresses of each member of the group. This simply provides for each member being slotted as a student with access to the course. If you don’t do this, then I will need to contact the payer directly and ask for the information.
That’s it! To get started go to: B.A.T. for Groups.
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