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Stages of Team Development
The adjourning stage in team
development is when the project or task has come to an end. I’ve been in
several groups, and some of them have been the hardest to say goodbye because
project went so well, and it was effective. There is one group in particular I
was in at training where we had set roles in the project, and everyone had the
same goals. Everyone had expectations, and it was followed through by everyone.
One of the closing ritual was we reflected on what we could have changed before
presenting it to the group. Everyone was still happy on the job we did. Also,
we did exchange information in order to keep up the professionalism among each
other. This training was almost a year ago, and only 2 out of 5 I’m still in
contact with, I wish it was all group members.
In this master’s program, I’ve
became connected professionally to many colleagues. I would like to keep the
professional relationship going because there are so many colleagues with great
experiences and passion for children. I would like to continue to learn from my
colleagues. The adjourning stage is very important as professional that want to
continue to grow. As professional, it is always good to look back and reflect
on the task at hand. Reflecting can lead to growth within yourself and having
the opportunity to learn from each other.
I was wondering how you perhaps felt with the adjourning of groups that went less well? Do you reflect upon what might have been? Do you stay in touch with any of them?
ReplyDeleteHi Gregory, the groups I’ve been in where the adjourning process did not go good. I left the group feeling unaccomplished and felt it was a waste of time. The group has no goal and could not come together. The adjourning process was a blessing, and no exchange information.
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Andrea C
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ReplyDeleteAndrea,
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing out the importance of reflection during the adjourning stage. Without reflection we can miss the important lessons we have learned. Thanks so much for sharing!
Andrea,
ReplyDeleteThe groups that go so well are usually the hardest to leave. However those that go not so well in my experience, feels like the last day of high school. I couldn’t wait to get out! It is a great idea to stay in contact with our professional colleagues when we enter the adjourning stage.
Arica