Having the School of Excellence solves a unique problem that is all too common for most corporations, and unique to QA. QA consists of groups of individuals working together having a common purpose. What makes these groups effective is their ability to function cohesively. Recently, corporations have discovered that groups functions far more productively than the traditional hierarchy system. The concern and thorn in the side is designing a cohesive group, a problem that plagues most recruiters who solicit individuals for QA projects.