Background: A marketing team at a medium$-$sized tech company was tasked with launching a new product to the market. The team consisted of members from different departments, including marketing, design, and product development. The product had the potential to be a game$-$changer for the company, but the launch was plagued by challenges.

Teamwork Challenge: The marketing team faced difficulties in coordinating their efforts effectively. The designers created impressive visuals, but the marketing content did not align with the product's features. The product development team was late in delivering a key component, causing delays. Additionally, there was a lack of clear communication and a breakdown in collaboration between team members from different departments.

Scenario:

The marketing manager was frustrated with the team's progress and the looming launch date.

Team members were pointing fingers at each other for the delays and lack of alignment.

The company's reputation was at stake, and the potential success of the product was threatened.

Questions for Analysis:

What were the key teamwork challenges faced by the marketing team?

How could the team have improved communication and collaboration between departments?

What strategies could have been employed to ensure a successful product launch?

Second part of team exercise:

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