I asked students to discuss the following questions based on the assigned reading:
What is effective group process?
How did past group experiences reflect (or differ from) what you’ve read?
How can you apply the readings on effective group process to your experience in this course?
After discussing their responses, I presented additional content on group and teams. I discussed Tuckman's stages of group development, in addition to social loafing and the Abilene Paradox. I've found these three phenomena especially useful for understanding what works and what doesn't in team functioning.
Today's class (7/29/25) considers the Strike in Space Case Study as a vehicle for applying what we discussed related to groups and teams. For perspectives on the case, go here and here.