SECTION A: Concept Check

1. What are some qualities of effective teams?
2. When team members disagree, is this a sign that team dynamics are not good? Which stage of Tuckman’s model does open conflict reflect?
3. What is a paradigm shift?

SECTION B: Concept Check

1. What steps can a team take to clarify its mission? When should this occur?
2. What questions does a team need to resolve to determine its methodology?
3. List ways that you can buffer negative feedback or criticism.

SECTION C: Concept Check

1. What are some differences between a formal proposal and a two-page letter proposal?
2. How does the process of defining purpose, methods, and outcomes relate to writing a proposal?