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Why Group Projects Fail and How to Fix Yours

Mercury Mentors

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Group projects have a reputation for being one of the most frustrating parts of school, usually because one person ends up doing most of the work while everyone else coasts. This post digs into why that happens so often, from unclear role assignment to nobody actually agreeing on a deadline until it is too late. We walk through a simple way to split up work at the start so responsibilities are obvious, and a few ways to handle a teammate who is not pulling their weight without turning it into a full blown conflict. None of this guarantees a perfect experience, but it should cut down on the chaos that usually comes with these assignments.

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