Disadvantages of syndicate method:
1 one disadvantages could be that it is suitable only for top level executives and not for youngsters at junior level. This method is not suitable as a teaching method for college students also.
2 without a seasoned trainer and a group of experienced co trainers this method is bound to fail. Even an experienced and well qualified trainer himself cannot succeed if his co-trainers and not competent.
3 if the lecture in the beginning is not that effective to arouse the needed intensity in critical thinking the method will fail in achieving the desired objectives. Generally it is found difficult to get a lecture with 10 to 15 years of experience who can inspire the executives.
4 if the briefing and background material are not adequate in quality the discussion to follow has to be sub standard. Therefore the trainer extra cares in this respect in essential. Even the co-trainers have to be careful in their assignment in briefing and supplying needed reference.
5 another disadvantages is that if the co-trainers fail to intervene in syndicate discussions timely the discussions may not be that effective. It all depends upon the expires of the co-trainers in handing the situation.
6 group leaders' failure in leading the group discussions also will result in the total failure of the programme. Similarly, the secretaries also have to records the proceedings well failing which the further steps would be difficult.