Cecilia Gustafson

It is very important that you understand how to communicate effectively while working as a team. In this scenario Gail decided to have the other employees come up with their ideas on their own and bring them back at a later date. She saw it was difficult to have everyone on the same page and was not making any progress.

Handling the meeting in this manner will ensure that the team still meets the deadline and that there is active participation from all parties involved. Proceeding this way will keep any disgruntled team members at bay and any conflict from arising. Had Gail not have suggested going forward in this manner no progress would have been made. 

I personally, if this was the case with my team would of tried to entertain a little...