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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 4
Planning Group System ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. 5
Teamwork and Group Roles ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..… 6
Communication ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Motivation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 10
Conflict …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… 11
Leadership ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… 13
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Table of Appendices ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15

Executive Summary
This report discusses the journey of The AKENAS group. This multicultural group of students navigated its way through a series of obstacles; none the least of which were strong personalities, or project adaptations.
Through the utilisation of Belbin (1980) and multiple other group-developing tools, The AKENAS were able to design and create the first ever Developing the Professional (DTP) Yearbook. However, there were several struggles involving communication, motivation, and leadership that needed to first be addressed.

Introduction
The AKENAS consisted of six individuals from six different countries and six different cultures. Khalid Hussaini from the UAE, studied Business Administration and has worked in HR for 8 years. Nurul Yaakub from Malaysia, studied Information Technology and has worked as an IT professional and entrepreneur for more than 8 years. Evan Tamblyn from Canada, studied Business Administration majoring in Marketing and has experience in management, marketing, and sales for 6 years. Amy from China, studied business administration and worked for an international company as an international buyer for two years. Ayodele Adams from Nigeria, studied sociology and worked as an operations

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