Group And Team Dynamics Flashcards
Define a group
A collection of people who share similar goals and interact with each other
4 stages of the formation of a group (tuckman)
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Describe the forming stage of the formation of a group
The team meet for the first time
Team members get to know each other
The leader makes all the decisions
No argument on team goal/vision
Individual roles are unclear
Team members try to make a good impression with their behaviour
Define the storming stage of the formation of a group
• A clear goal becomes established
• Team have difficulty making decisions
• Team members require a strong leader
• Conflict occurs as team members jostle for positions
• Lack of team coordination
Define the norming stage of the formation of a group
Conflict within the team is resolved
Team members work together towards a common goal
Individual roles clearly established
Leader is respected
The team members form social bonds
Define the performing stage of the formation of a group
Clear vision/goal
All decisions are goal related
Little/no input from the leader required
Occasional disagreements resolved quickly
Define Steiner’s model of group effectiveness
Actual performance = potential performance - faulty processes
Define faulty processes
Factors that reduce team cohesion
Define coordination losses
Caused by a breakdown in teamwork
E.g. lack of communication or an ineffective leader
Define motivation losses and its impact and why it happens
When an individual suffers a loss in motivation
• reduces effort, because (social loafing):
Task is too difficult
Lack of recognition
Perceived lack of effort by others
Lack of self confidence
Individual roles not identified
Define the Ringlemann effect
Coordination losses are more likely in bigger teams
