Chapter 22 - Managing the team Flashcards
What is the purpose of inductions in team development?
Inductions help new team members settle in quickly and facilitate their adjustment and development within the team.
What are the stages of group development according to Tuckman’s Model?
The stages are Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning/Mourning.
Describe the Forming stage in Tuckman’s Model.
In the Forming stage, team members are selected for their skills or experience, initial discussions on purpose, methods, and roles take place, and there are underlying efforts to establish acceptance, power dynamics, and relationships.
What characterizes the Storming stage in Tuckman’s Model?
The Storming stage is characterized by the beginning of real work, expression of personal views on work organization, and conflicts over goals, leadership, methods, and relationships, which need to be addressed and resolved for team cohesion.
