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Part 2

The team clearly could have gotten off to a better start. This is mostly due to Maria's lack of communication. Let's explore ways that Maria could have done a better job of communicating with the team. Let's take a look at an e-mail that Maria might have sent to the team members prior to their first meeting.

From: Maria
To: Team Members
Re: Dog and Pony Show

I'm sure that you are aware that CanGo is in the process of preparing for an IPO. The first phase of this process involves preparing a presentation (a "dog and pony" show) for potential investors, which will tell them who we are and what we do. You have been selected as a member of the team that will prepare a proposal for our senior management regarding the format of the presentation. This is a major project that requires integration of diverse areas of expertise. It is an exciting time at CanGo and I'm sure that this project will be a success. Your input and expertise are vital to our continued growth. I am looking forward to working with you. Our first meeting will be next Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the main conference room.

Now, analyze this e-mail using the principles for building effective work teams by responding to the questions below.

1. The e-mail helps provide the team with a unified sense of purpose.
 
 
2. It gives important information about the project's goals and objectives.
 
 
3. It helps create a sense of urgency among team members.
 
 
4. It generates enthusiasm for the project.
 
 
5. It provides information about why each member was selected for the team.
 
 
 

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