Case Study 5:

Dr. Evil and the Doomsday Assignment

System

Visible Assumptions of System Theory

Negative Synergy

Positive Synergy

Equifinality

Axioms

Digital Codes

Complimentary and Symmetrical

Impossibility of not communicating

patterns of group discussions in terms of

leadership

System for the Multiple Level Observations of Groups

Interaction Process Analysis

SYMLOG

group communication

Groups

Task GoalsTask Goals

Maintenance GoalsMaintenance Goals

2 Goals to achieve:

2 Goals to achieve:

Symbolic Convergence Theory

“Oh be-have! We’ve got to find our mojo!”

“Oh be-have! We’ve got to find our mojo!”

Group used Austin Powers fantasy to link each member, from different departments, to a common humorous theme

Evaluate + Select

Was the group likely to be effective?

Identify AlternativesProblem Analysis

Goal Setting

Questions?