Questions:

1. What do you think of the elements of successful teamwork Hackman has identified? Do you believe these elements are necessary for effective team performance?

2. Can you think of other condition necessary for teams to be effective?

3. Imagine you've been asked to assemble and lead a team og high-potential new hires to work on the development of an international marketing campaign. What specific steps might you take early in the team's life to ensure that the new team is able to avoid some ofthe problems Hackman identified? Is there any way to break down the overall group goal into subtasks so individual accountability can be enhanced?