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Before we actually look at what is commonly regarded as the 4 stages of team growth http://www.cheapestwholesaleairmax.com/ , it's worth spending some time understanding the team dynamics when, for example

The team gets together for the first timeSomeone leaves and someone joins an established teamThe team leader is replaced by an "outsider"The team leader is replaced by a current team member

Why Does The Team Exist?

Fairly obvious I suppose - to achieve a task, or set of goals that cannot be achieved by one individual - football team, task-force Cheap Air Max Mens , quality improvement team, new department.

I can see huge similarities between, for example, a sports person playing for their club side and their national team and a member of a department who is also seconded to an organizational quality improvement team. Think of it in the sense of the pushes and pulls in belonging to two teams especially when priorities are perceived to be different.

I believe the same dynamics Cheap Air Max Womens , the same issues, the same concerns can exist and if not managed carefully, will greatly inhibit the success or progress of any team.

Unfortunately, in the cut and thrust of running a business Cheap Air Max From China , managing a department, coaching a team, these undercurrent issues are rarely talked through and yet everyone is surprised when the team doesn't achieve as everyone expected.

The Undercurrents

Team Member Identity

Am I an insider or outsider?Do I belong in this team?Do I fit in, can I fit in?Who has influence Cheap Air Max 97 , will I have any influence?Will I be allowed to participate, will I want to?How can I build relationships with other members?Will we become a cohesive, successful team?

Team Relationships

Will this be a friendly team?Will it be strictly task oriented?Will we get along, will we like each other?Will position or rank get in the way of progressWill we build trust and be open or totally guarded?Will we grow to be successful or become dysfunctional?

Organizational Conflict

Where will my loyalties lie?Where will my loyalties be perceived to lie?Will there be conflicts between my department and the team?How will my department co-workers react?Will the team suffer because of my departmental objectives?Can I influence others to minimize this risk?

As I mentioned Cheap Air Max 270 , rarely discussed but just imagine if you have just set up a quality improvement team with members from six different departments and they are all asking these same questions but nobody is listening!

Once the team comes together and starts to work together on what is, hopefully, a common goal or purpose, individual team members usually begin to deal with these issues. It is this act of beginning to work together Cheap Air Max 90 , manage any conflicts (internal and external)and growing that has led to the commonly regarded 4 Stages of Team Growth

4 Stages of Team Growth

1. FORMING

During this crucial stage it is normal that little progress will be made towards achieving the goal that brought the team together in the first place. I repeat this is normal.

Moreover, individual team members will be looking towards the team leader for direction and guidance so it is paramount that he or she recognizes this as normal.

What To Recognize

Eagerness to impressFeeling good about being chosen as team memberFeeling of belonging not quite thereNervousness, maybe even fear of what needs to be doneContinued concern over roles and contributionTrying to define the objectivesTrying to define rolesDigressionTrying to solve the group's problemsBlaming others outside the team for lack of progressBlaming the organization for lack of conflict resolution

Surprised that little progress is made?

2. STORMING

This is the most aptly named stage. Individuals become increasingly impatient due to lack of progress and can be fearful of the organization and management. Co-operation can take second place to team members trying to push forward individually trusting more in their own skills and attributes.

What To Recognize

Significant swings in attitudeLack of individual contributionSome members may seem to panic Arguments and internal conflict ensuesDominant members seem to take controlTeam may even begin to splitDisrespect for other team members or team leaderPlacing the blame on other team membersDoubting the validity of the team's purpose and goals

As team leader, the key Cheap Air Max Shoes , massive point here is that as tough as this stage is, it is still normal that little real progress is being made. However, also recognize that underneath it all team members are beginning to come together. Now the good bits...

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