Stages of Team Development Flashcards
List four stages of Team development
Forming, Storming,Norming, Performing
What is Forming
Teams meets and gets to know each other and learn what is the reason they are brought together
What is Norming
People feel part of the team and feel ok to share their viewpoints
What is storming
storming when individuals don’t see themselves as part of the team and cause issues
What is performing
team performs highly towards its goal
What are some charateristics that make a project team effective(give 4)
–a clear understanding of the project objective
–clear expectations of each person’s role and responsibilities
–a results orientation
–a high degree of cooperation and collaboration
What are some barriers that cause a team to be ineffective(give 4)
*Unclear Goals
*Unclear Definition of Roles and Responsibilities
*Lack of Project Structure
*Lack of Commitment
*Poor Communication
*Poor Leadership
*Turnover of Project Team Members
*Dysfunctional Behavior
What is Team Building
is an ongoing process where both the project team and project manager are responsible for team building.Team is built by team members engaging in social activities outside of work.The project team can initiate social events to celebrate project events.
List 5 out of 8 characteristics of effective team members
-Plan,control and take accountability for their work efforts
-Have high expectations
-Are Self Directed and follow through on assignments(goal oriented)
-Take pride in doing quality work
-Participate and communicate
-Are problem identifiers and problem solvers
-Put success of the project above personal gain (There is no I in Team)
-Avoid conflict,do not contribute to conflict in a negative way
What is the fifth stage of team development
Adjourning
What is adjourning
The team breaks off
Describe storming indicators and what managers should do
*Second stage in team development.
*Members start to work on their assigned tasks.
*Members begin to test the limits and flexibility of the project manager.
*Conflict and tension increase.
*Motivation and morale are low.
*Members express their individuality not team allegiance.
*Project managers should:
–be somewhat directive.
–Not become defensive or take issues personally.
–Provide an understanding and supportive environment.
Describe forming indicators and the role of project manager
*First stage in team development.
*Involves the transition from individual to team.
Individuals get acquainted
.Members generally have positive expectations.
*Little work is actually accomplished.
*Project manager must provided direction and structure.
*Individuals do a lot of questioning:
*What is our purpose?
*Who are the other team members?
*What are they like?
*Project constraints must be stated.
Describe Norming indicators
*Third stage of team development.
*Relationships become settled.
*Interpersonal conflicts have been resolved.
*Cohesion begins to develop.
*Project manager minimizes directiveness.
*Work performance accelerates and productivity increases.
Describe Performing indicators and the role of the project manager
*Final stage of team development.
*Team is highly committed and eager to achieve the project objective.
Level of work performance is high
.Communication is open.
*Members collaborate and help each other.
*The project manager:
–fully delegates responsibility and authority.–Concentrates on project performance.–Acts as a mentor.
