Columbus Instruments
a. What are the implications of CIC's approach to staffing project teams? is the company using project teams as training grounds for talented fast-trackers, or as dumping grounds for poor performers?
b. How would you advise the CEO to correct the problem? Where would you start?
c. Discuss how issues of organizational structure and power played a role in the manner in which project management declined in effectiveness at CIC
The Bean Counter and the Cowboy Was the argument today between Neil and Susan the true conflict or a symptom? What evidence do you have to suggest it is merely a symptom of a larger
problem?
b. Explain how differentiation plays a large role in the problems that exist between Susan and Neil
Develop a conflict management procedure for your meeting in 30 minutes. Create a simple script to help you anticipate the comments you are likely to hear from both parties Which conflict resolution style is warranted in this case? Why? How might some of the other resolution approaches be inadequate in this situation? d
 Johnson & Rogers Software Engineering, Inc
How would you advise Kate to proceed? Analyze the conversation she had this morning. What went right? What went wrong
. What should Kate's next stens be?