Group members do not share common goals for the project. Group decisions are dominated by a strong personality. Some group members are isolated or excluded from equal participation. Some students cannot participate equitably because of lack of relevant experience or poor language skills. Students perceive conflict between assignment objectives and a client's needs.
Groups seem to flounder at early stages of the project.
Group meetings appear to be unproductive and unstructured. Key contacts in project organizations are not able to provide needed information. Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, Carnegie Mellon.