EDUC-6165: Last Phase of Team Development

  

Reflecting upon my personal experience regarding the last stage of team development (Abudi, 2010), I feel that two main aspects affected my feelings after adjourning the group. The first aspect related to the interpersonal relationships I formed in the group, The clique (O’Hair et al., 2018). Establishing professional relationships is essential in my career, as it may open professional opportunities and expanding my points of view on professional topics.

 The second aspect regarding the last phase of adjuring the group (Abudi, 2010) was the lack of time and appropriate planning. We did not have time to summarize our process, challenges, and success of meeting our goals as a group (Abudi, 2010) and having time to say appropriate goodbyes.


Every team meeting is an opportunity for professional growth, as we establish the different stages of our team building differently. For instance, in some groups, the Forming stage (Abudi, 2010) was short, and we quickly moved to the second stage. In contrast, in different groups, we struggle with contrasting opinions during the Storming phase (Abudi, 2010). I expect that every meeting I attend will allow time for wrapping up the last session, highlighting the process we experience as a team and encouraging each member to summarize their experience.


I am expecting to adjourn (Abudi, 2010) my current academic group with the opportunity to thank my colleagues and professor for their part and contribution to my learning process and my goal of becoming a proficient professional educator in the early childhood education field. 

References:

Abudi, G. (2010). The five stages of team development: A case study, Retrieved from https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.php

O’Hair, D., Weinmann, M., Mullin, D.I. & Teven, J. (2018). Real communication: An introduction (4th. ed). New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

 

Comments

  1. InetteDecember 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    I find your comment about having a lack of time to adjourn to be very interesting. I suspect many groups may not find the adjourning stage to be important and may rush through it. It seems to be an often overlooked stage, despite being important for closure and reflection on accomplishments and lessons.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 12, 2020 at 12:49 PM

    Your statement on the importance of establishing relationships reminds me that there is so much to learn from our fellow teachers, families and students! I have appreciated your posts and the details and support you provide for your statements.

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  3. Kamikka HughesDecember 13, 2020 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Ilana,

    The Storming stage can be a challenging especially in team groups because everyone has their own perspective, but I believe that there is something that we all can agree on, we just have to actively listen to hear it. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  4. InetteDecember 21, 2020 at 2:07 PM

    Ilana,
    I have enjoyed being your classmate throughout this course. You bring a great perspective and you help provoke deeper thought.
    Thank you!
    Inette

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  5. AnonymousDecember 22, 2020 at 11:31 AM

    Having groups can be challenging for anyone. It can be difficult to compile all of the ideas and also hear everyone and give them their time to shine. It takes a great leader and great control to do both.

    Dorothy A

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