The document summarizes a case study about a group called the Southeast Green Initiative which aims to make the region greener. A "hot team" consisting of representatives from 8 environmental agencies and non-profits was created to brainstorm new ideas to promote green projects in the region not known for its environmental commitment. The hot team has 25 minutes to develop 3 innovative ideas and is required to provide a project plan outlining the specifics of their ideas at the conclusion of their meeting.

1. COMM 617: Group & Team Dynamics Case Study #3 An Indepth Analysis of Taking Charge Presented by: Davida Jackson Adrienne Hartman David Owens-Hill

2. The Southeast Green Initiative is an organization dedicated to making the region greener. A “hot team” consisting of a representation from 8 regional environmental agencies and nonprofit organizations has been created to brainstorm new innovative ways to go “greener.”

3. The Hot Team Diane Cotty Environmental NC Devin Urla NC Sustainable Energy Association Nora Peterson SC Environmental Law Project Abbey Hetherington, SouthFace Dwayne Fleming, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Felicia Talbot Tennessee Environmental Council Brooks Nelson, Gwinnett County Clean Air Campaign

4. The Task The Hot Team will have 25 minutes to develop 3 innovative ideas to get green projects underway, in an area not known for it’s commitment to being environmentally conscientious. *A project plan from the group will be required outlining the specifics of their ideas at the conclusion of their meeting.

5. Let’s Discuss… When reading the character descriptions, what preconceived thoughts were had about your teammates before getting started? How did it effect the role development? Would it have been easier to work together with no background information (as is often the case in business situations)?

6. Let’s Discuss… Did you feel the absence of detailed information from the leader of the Southeast Green Initiative worked as a challenge, or a benefit for the group’s progress. Identify the external/internal constraints the group in the case study dealt with as compared to the class group in reaching the assigned goal for the company?

7. Let’s Discuss… Did smaller groups form out of the larger group? Was this due to personality similarities/differences, or due to function and skill set? How did stereotypes play a role in the case study?

8. Let’s Discuss… What problems do you think Lydia will address with Bob before the group's last meeting? Identify some solutions for the group to have an effective meeting on September 10th.

9. Thank You!