Which of the following is least helpful to effective collaborative writing?

A) Selecting collaborators carefully
B) Establishing clear processes
C) Agreeing on project goals before you start
D) Taking time to bond before starting the collaboration
E) Writing as a group

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The actual composition is the only part of developing team messages that does not usually benefit from group participation. Brainstorming the wording of short pieces of text, particularly headlines, slogans, and other high-visibility elements, can be an effective way to stimulate creative word choices. However, for longer projects, it is usually more efficient to plan, research, and outline together but assign the task of writing to one person or divide larger projects among multiple writers. If you divide the writing, try to have one person do a final revision pass to ensure a consistent style.