The “forming” stage takes place when the team first meets
each other. As the team begins to work
together, they move into the “storming” stage. This stage is not avoidable;
every team – most especially a new team who has never worked together before –
goes through this part of developing as a team.
The “norming” may be explicit and carefully recorded for all future
members to see and learn. The “performing”
stage magnifies the complete effectiveness of the project. The “adjourning” stage is important to make
sure that everyone organizes a celebration to recognize the team's
accomplishments.
I haven’t experienced a closing ritual at this point; we as
a group make sure that no one has missed anything vital. I believe that it’s interesting to think
about adjourning with my colleagues to work with my master’s program, as it has
been a real connection in completing this program together. The adjourning stage of teamwork is important
because everyone has an essential part to play and a particular role of
expertise. Members may have to maintain friendships even if they will no longer
be working together (O'Hair, & Wiemann, 2009).
Reference
O'Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An
introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's.
Stages of Team Development in Sport - Athlete Assessments.
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.athleteassessments.com/articles/Stages_of_Team_Development_in_Sport.html
