View the "Manager's Hot Seat: Working in Teams - Cross-Functional Dysfunction" video case and then post a new thread to this discussion board that addresses the following:
Consult Figure 13.1 in your textbook. In which stage of group development is this team? What factors in the video case lead you to believe this? Be specific.
What should Joe have done before, during and after the meeting to ensure the commencement of the project is successful?
Consult Table 13.5 in your textbook. What factors enhancing group cohesiveness were present in this scenario? Which were absent? Explain.
Pass or fail? Grade Joe on his management skills, techniques, and overall performance. Be sure to include specific recommendations on how he could handle the next situation differently... or better.