"Ducor Chemical" offers an interesting example of the impact of personality differences and conflict on projects. After reading this example and considering the other module materials, discuss what you think are the best approach(es) to this situation.

1. How would you suggest a partnership is created between the project manager and line manager?

2. What do you think is the best way to remove an employee who is not performing as expected?

The readings, video clips, and lecture presentation offer several examples of how to build high-performing teams, deal with conflict, manage virtual or cross-cultural teams, and foster successful team communication.

3. Citing specific examples from the course content (including the clips about Steve Jobs), discuss the points that most resonated with you. Did you experience any "aha" moments?

4. Share your personal experiences in observing these strategies in action (either as an observer or implementer)?

5. What are your plans to implement any of these strategies in your present job or in the future? Why?