Problem 1: Discuss in a managers meeting the differences and similarities between diversity and group dynamics or development. Give examples of groups that worked well and those that broke down and what seemed to cause that breakdown from your own experiences.
Through this discussion, notice any threads of commonality and clearly identify them.
Problem 2: You are going to make a presentation about teams. As part of the presentation, describe your experience in two types of teams:
Discuss an experience you have had with a team that struggled and never really got to the point of functioning smoothly. Explain the factors that might have contributed.
Discuss an experience you have had with a team that came together and was highly effective. Explain the factors that contributed.