Table of Contents
Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 4
Planning Group System ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. 5
Teamwork and Group Roles ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..… 6
Communication ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Motivation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 10
Conflict …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… 11
Leadership ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… 13
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Table of Appendices ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Executive Summary
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It was decided that because of our strong personalities, no one individual could effectively lead the group as others would feel constrained. Instead, we opted for group leadership and democratic voting; though a project manager was used to preserve the group dynamics. We also decided not to create a contract in order to avoid the negative aspects of bureaucracy (Mintzberg, 1989; Kanter, 1983). As equals in the group, we were considerate when members could not attend meetings for personal reasons - thanks to this non-contractual decision.
Team Work and Roles
According to Tuckman 's revised model (1977), there are eight stages on team developing; we have thus far followed the first six as a guide in delivering our team work. Throughout the project, we iteratively went through Conforming, Storming, Norming and Reforming stages several times as changes in direction occurred. Towards the end of the project, it was easier to reform. We were already more acquainted with each other’s concerns and communication style; therefore, were more accommodating in responding to changes mainly caused by delays. The AKENAS activities throughout the eight stages of Tuckman 's team development framework are shown in Table 1.
Tuckman 's Stage
AKENAS Activity
Forming
Being grouped into a team in DTP classmate
Introduce each other and exchange contacts
Establish
Tuckman in his "Stages of Development' model identified 5 stages of team formation: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning (CIPP, Unit 1). Based on his analysis and characteristics of each stage it becomes possible to recognise that the team has reached the stage of 'Performing'. According to Tuckman it is the final stage of development when a team is fully functioning and produces its 'best work'. The main features of the ‘Performing’ stage are (CIPP, Unit
Wheelan (2013) identifies the four stages of team development and provides detailed explanation of how a group transforms itself from a stage one group of uncertainty into a successful, highly productive stage four team. This requires work and a thorough understanding of the many internal/external influences that can occur during each stage. A team member or leader who is well versed in these stages and who can evolve with each stage will be better equipped to deal with possible obstacles that can hinder group progress and implement practices to help the group successfully work through a
Tuckman (1965) suggests that understanding is required in order for teams to reach maturity. Tuckman phases of team development are:
Tuckman's theory focuses on the way in which a team tackles a task from the initial formation of the team through to the completion of the project. Tuckman's theory is particularly relevant to team building challenges as the phases are relevant to the completion of any task undertaken by a team but also the development of a team in the grander scheme.
Tuckman’s (1965) Team Development Model; Forming is the first step and includes the process of;
Tuckman (1965) proposed that when developing teams, groups proceed through four general stages of development, namely: Forming, storming, norming and performing.
Tuckman and Jensen model focuses on the development of internal relations among the team members. There are 5 stages, Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning.
The Tuckman’s stages of team development (Levi, 2007) will be used as lens to evaluate the work of the group presentation. The Tuckman’s stages of team development consist of five stages of forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning (Levi, 2007). In the forming stage we tend to know each other and figure out how we are going to run the presentation. At this stage, there was discomfort due to unfamiliarity together with confusion on how we will function together. The solution for that case was, everyone had each member contact detail, had a clear ground rules, as well as planned how we will accomplish our tasks. In addition, we also experienced the storming and norming stage. Levi (2007) says that the in the storming phase there are often
The Tuckman Model was created by Psychologist Dr. Bruce Tuckman in his 1965 article, “Developmental Sequence in Small Groups.” The Tuckman Model stages are forming, storming, and norming. In the forming stage the leader and team are unaware of their roles or responsibilities. The storming stage is where conflict will begin among the team members because of the various working styles. In the norming stage team members are now familiar with each other. The team now feels comfortable with asking questions and helping each other in order to complete the goal that has been established for the team.
However, there was no evidence of teamwork in this video. There was no defined process of people working together to accomplish a common goal, which is the definition of teamwork. Instead there was a group of knowledgeable people, who did not want responsibility and had no initiative for such project. In fact, Tuckman’s group development model should have been added to the agenda as a refresher course for all members. Schermerhorn defines Tuckman’s development model in stages. Stage 1 of the model is forming, and this was evident in the beginning of the meeting with the initial formation of the group discussing where tasks are understood by members and resources and information that delegated by the leader, in this case Joe. But it wasn’t long into the meeting where storming was evident. Individuals began to question and challenge the given task. Members disagree on the goal of the team and resist the given task. At this point personal to emotional excuses began to surface. I do not think I witnessed the rest of the stages, except the adjourning part. There was no norming stage where the team moves toward harmonious working practices where there is agreement. In fact, Joe the acting leader had to assign different tasks according to his perception of each one. And there was no performing stage displaying functional, interdependent roles that were focused on the performance of the group tasks among the members. In fact, group cohesiveness was not
Bruce W Tuckman (1965) developed a model to describe the differing stages of team development. He gave us a way of interpreting the various stages groups pass through into making an effective team. As you can see from the illustration below, teams go
Parts of a pioneer incorporate mentor, guide and dynamic member. The routes in which these parts are operational will fluctuate as per the way of the gathering its status for strengthening, and its phase of advancement. There are a lot of administration styles that may be suitable in its initial phases of group improvement. One imperative measure is that obligation of a group pioneer incorporates successful correspondence figure out how to listen have a since of equivalent open door for everybody voice is heard then group building turns into a win-win transactions and clash determination where everyone's included and fell
This balance is often observed difficult to achieve, especially within the solution teams. This is mainly attributed to the team formation stages as described by the Bruce Tuckman’s model (1965). According to Tuckman, the team formation goes through the forming, storming, norming and performing stages in progression. In the forming stage, there is a high dependence on leader for guidance and direction. In the storming stage, team members vie for position as they attempt to
The roles within the team were not formally decided. Initially, the workflow was fairly chaotic initially as each member brought with them what they had been working on and there was considerable overlap. For example both Geoff and I had brought our own versions of the SWOT analysis. Hayley
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