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Stages of Team development
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Learning ObjectivesAs a result of this session you will:
Develop the ability to recognize the stages of
development associated with a team
Understand the characteristics of each of the
four stages of team development
Understand the concepts of skill level and
enthusiasm, and how they relate to the four
stages of team development
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Learning Objectives
Develop the ability to recognize the stages of development associated with a team
Understand the characteristics of each of the four stages of team development
Understand the concepts of skill level and enthusiasm, and how they relate to the four stages of team development
As a result of this session you will:
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How Teams Develop
•Forming
• Storming
• Norming• Performing
Bruce W. Tuchman suggested in 1965 that as teams develop they progress through four common stages
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How Teams Develop
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Stages of Team DevelopmentForming
Most team members eager to be on the team – Enthusiasm is highClarity of norms, roles, goals and timelines is lackingAnxiety about trusting other team membersHigh dependence on leadership figure for purpose and directionPrimary Issues: personal well being, acceptance and trust
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Stages of Team DevelopmentForming Storming
Team discovers discrepancy between initial expectation and reality
Negative reaction to each other; Subgroups polarize team
Trust is lowered with breakdown of communication
Primary issues: power, control and conflict
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Stages of Team DevelopmentForming Storming Norming
As issues are addressed, enthusiasm begins to riseProductivity and technical skills increase
leading to positive, even euphoric feelingsTrust and cohesion grow
as communication becomes more open and task orientedIncreased clarity and commitment to
purpose, values, norms, roles and goalsNew issues are sharing of control and avoidance of conflict
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Stages of Team DevelopmentForming Storming Norming Performing
Skill level and enthusiasm are high and reinforce each otherPride and excitement come from being part of a high-performing teamPerformance is the primary focus - Standards are high
there is a commitment to continuous improvementClarity exists for purpose, roles and goalsTrust and mutual respect are the normCommunication is open, leadership is sharedIssues include continued refinements and growth
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Variables of Team Development
Enthusiasm (morale)
Skill Level (productivity)
Starts out high then dips as reality sets in
Rises as the team works through its problems
Starts out low
Rises as the team becomes productive
Skill Level and Enthusiasm are both high when a team becomes a
HIGH PERFORMING TEAM.
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Where is Your Patrol?
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Here are some examples from
“Remember the Titans”Walt Disney Pictures, 2000
•Year is 1971
•High School is being integrated
•New coach appointed to take over football team
•Successful and popular former coach demoted to assistant
•Two coaches are as opposite as can be
•How did this team form ?
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Clip #1: “Forming”
Enthusiasm is high, skill level is low
Watch the team for:EagernessHigh and unrealistic expectationsAnxiety about how players will fit inWhat demands will be placed on them
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Clip #2: “Storming”
Enthusiasm has dropped, skill level continues to be low.
Watch the team for:Difficulty working togetherFrustrationNegativityCommunication breakdownsDissatisfaction with leadership
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Clip #3: “Norming”
Enthusiasm and skill level are rising.
Things to watch for in this clip:Euphoric, positive feelingsTeam members valuing their differencesTeam members start thinking “we” rather than “I”
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Clip #4: “Performing”
Enthusiasm and skill level are high.
Things to watch for in this clip:Pride and confidencePurpose and goals are clearCommunication is openLeadership is shared
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Now for a Story of Yours
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SUMMARYUnderstanding the Stages of Team Development
Enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through
Enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of the
team through each stage
Suggests suitable leadership and behaviors during each stage
It’s Not Set in Stone
Different teams proceed at different speeds
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage
A team may be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its
mission
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Learning Objectives ReviewYou should be able to:
1. Recognize the stages of development associated with a
team
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
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Learning Objectives ReviewYou should be able to:
2. Understand the characteristics of each of the four stages of team development
Forming: Excitement of members - Lack of norms, goals and trustStorming: Discrepancy between expectations and reality. Sub groups polarize the team
Norming: Issues are being addressed – trust and cohesion grow. Avoidance of conflict
Performing: Clarity of purpose, roles and goal. Trust and respect are the norm.
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Learning Objectives ReviewYou should be able to:
3. Understand the concepts of skill level and enthusiasm, and
how they relate to the four stages of team development
Skill level / productivity:
Steadily increases as the team develops.
Enthusiasm / morale:
Starts high,
drops in the storming stage,
begins to rise in the norming stage,
high in the performing stage.
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