“…The problem-solving cycle addressing work group challenges and the research cycle developing new knowledge have ongoing and systematic interaction (Chiasson, Germonprez, & Mathiassen, 2008;Mckay & Marshall, 2001). Relying on this interaction and its longitudinal outcomes, along with a variety of studies focusing on group work (Fearon, McLaughlin, & Eng, 2012;Garbett, 2014;Hall & Buzwell, 2013;Hansen, 2006;Pauli, Mohiyeddini, Bray, Michie, & Street, 2008;Waite, Jackson, Diwan, & Leonardi, 2004;Wolfe, 2008) we identified nine problems and developed solutioninterventions to improve the group work outcomes and make member contributions more even within and across groups. The study commenced in 2007 when an academic from the USA visited and taught in Australia.…”