Adjourning
an essential stage of teamwork
I think that adjourning is an essential stage of teamwork because it provides a clear understanding that the "task or project has come to an end and the members reflect on their accomplishments and their failures" (O’Hair, Wiemann, Mullin, & Teven,
2015, p.249).
I believe that high- performing groups with norms are the hardest to leave and say goodbye to because the team has formed a close bond for a meaningful purpose. I understand that "high- performing members combine their skills and knowledge to work towards the groups goals and overcome hurdles" (O’Hair, et al., 2015, p. 249).
The
Five Stages of Team Development (Abudi, 2010), states that in the "adjourning" stage
the project is coming to an end and the team members are moving off into
different directions. This stage looks at the team from the perspective of the
well-being of the team. The team leader should ensure that there is
time for the team to celebrate the success of the project and capture best
practices for future use. This also provides the team the opportunity to say
good-bye to each other and wish each other luck as they pursue their next endeavor.
It is likely that any group that reached Stage 4: Performing will keep in touch
with each other as they have become a very close knit group and there will be
sadness at separating and moving on to other projects independently.
I think as I adjourn from my colleagues here at Walden University it will be a bitter sweet experience as we walk across the stage to receive our diploma. I think we will all feel sadness to say goodbye to the relationships we have established but also a sense of accomplishment, pride, and joy. As professional educators I hope we can all continue to keep in touch and share resources, information, ideas, and strategies as we go on to different endeavors supporting young children and families.
References:
Abudi, G.
(2010). The five stages of team development: A case study. Retrieved from http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.html
O'Hair, D., Wiemann, M., Mullin, D. I., & Teven,
J. (2015). Real communication (3rd.
ed). New York: Bedford/St. Martin's
Hello Nicole,
ReplyDeleteI like the way your poster states “Together everyone achieves more”. It is true, that all individuals have their own unique perspectives, as we all come from diverse cultures, and if our thinking is combined together, it allows for different perspectives and knowledge. Adjourning is always a sad stage but it is essential to which helps us think that we have accomplished the required goals. Thanks for sharing
Purvi
Hi Purvi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I have always found myself quoting there is “NO I in the word Team”!
The meaning of TEAM. Together Everyone Achieves More.
TEAM Is a group of people with various complementary skills, WORKING TOGETHER towards a common VISION.
TEAM Members operate with a high degree of TRUST, accountability and interdependence.
TEAM Members share authority and RESPONSIBILITY for self management.
TEAM Members create synergy with strong sense of mutual COMMITMENT.
TEAM Generates performance GREATER than the sum of the performance of its INDIVIDUAL members.
TEAMWORK is the FUEL that allows common people attain uncommon RESULTS.
TEAM Members HELP one another, help other team members REALIZE their TRUE POTENTIAL.
TEAM Members create an environment that allows everyone to GO BEYOND their LIMITATIONS.
TEAM QUALITY COLLABORATION:- Communication - Coordination - Balance of contributions - Mutual support - Effort - Cohesion
COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING;
KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS;
WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS!
If EVERYONE IS MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER, THEN SUCCESS TAKES CARE OF ITSELF.
LETâS DO IT ! IS more POWERFUL than: I do it or YOU do it.
Simply stated: TEAMWORK IS LESS ME and MORE WE !
TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More
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I like being able to see familiar people each time we start a new class. Not everyone has followed me from class to class but I am hopeful that we will all be able to join in on the adjourning stage once we receive our degrees. I will also be more than willing to stay in contact to share information and accomplishments in the future. We are stronger together.
ReplyDeleteI agree Amanda, I hope we all keep in touch to inform each other of all the trends in the field of ECE:) "2gether everyone achieves more"
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