Project Summary: Effective Group Communication Other than your online discussions in your various classes, perhaps one of the most significant examples of the importance of effective group communication comes in jury deliberations where a consensus is not immediately obtained. Whether or not you have served on a jury, what do you think are some difficulties you might encounter that could prevent a consensus? What are some strategies you or the group could employ to overcome these difficulties and reach agreement on a verdict? How could the same strategies apply to a small work group that cannot reach agreement?