I thought I would use this opportunity to discuss an aspect I found interesting - the dimensions of group success (p 21). As you can see by the chart, there are different levels and zones of being successful and unsuccessful. As you can see in group 4, the "successful but doesn't understand" grouping, there are more important things than just simply success. The author describes the group as being unlikely to be successful next time, lucky to succeed, and unsure why they are successful. Certainly these are not good group dynamics for success - Anyone can win once, but to win often is the true meaning of being a successful group. As the author explains, understanding and using strategies for success help reduce chances of failure, again ensuring success.
The section continues to say that this is part of why groups are considers living systems - dynamic and changing and adapting creatures that learn and interact from situations. It is important to remember this when you're in a group, instead of stifling creativity and success by thinking, "oh I'm in a terrible group and we're going to do bad".
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