Sawyer Ohman

CMM110-A

10/18/23

Q: PG194, PR5 

C: I found the section related to interdependence not only to be very interesting but I think that it applies to all of the projects that we need to accomplish here in college, and later in life as well. Most of our lives we will be relying on the work that we produce to satisfy requirements in our careers. We will be asked to make deadlines and spend time doing work outside of the workplace. The book references sports teams, coaches organize their players by communicating and players make calls on the field to communicate with their teammates. The chain is only as strong as the weakest link, so when one person isn’t being productive it slows other group members down.  

Q: Can a project still sound good and be cohesive if it is only accomplished through interdependent work?

Q: PG203, PR3

C: This section I found slightly confusing but in general I understood the information being conveyed. There is not a simple cut and dry definition or style of leadership. It is rather more of a spectrum, a leader can be formal or informal, they can prioritize tasks over group morale and vice versa. The best group leaders are able to accomplish both the tasks at hand and ensure that the morale of the group is high. Also a group does not necessarily have to have only one leader a group can have two or more leaders. This can become overwhelming if directions are coming from multiple different sources.  

Q: Is it possible to fairly delegate the work that needs to be done without a group leader to make decisions?