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Howard and Debrito phased in permanent cross-functional teams in Alberta. What types of teams are the "fireside charts" and the "problem-busting teams"? Through what stage or stages of team development did these groups evolve?What role did Debrito play in the success of the Alberta team-based productivity project?What leadership approach did he employ to help reduce conflict between labor and the professionals?Do you agree with Algoma Howard that if she just had a Debrito in Colorado the project would be succeed? ExplainWhat advice would you give Algoma Howard and her team for improving the employee-involvement climate/ containing costs/ meeting production goals at the Colorado facility?