Team Building

Question 1

forming
SOB 1

Answer 1

individuals determine place

initial period of uncertainty

establish team procedures/rules

transition from individual to member status

Question 1

4 forms of team building
SOB 1

Answer 1

forming

storming

norming

performing

Question 2

storming
SOB 1

Answer 2

conflict begins to rise

most difficult stage

impatience about lack of progress

arguing about appropriate team actions

may resist need for collaboration

Question 3

norming
SOB 1

Answer 3

Establish cohesiveness/commitment

set norms/appropriate behavior

reconcile competing loyalties/responsibilities

reduced conflict/more cooperation

Question 4

performing
SOB 1

Answer 4

proficiency in achieving goals

begin solving problems and implementing change

settle relationships/expectations

acceptance of each other’s strengths/weaknesses

embraced roles

Question 5

leader/follower actions - forming (director)
SOB 2

Answer 5

team lead should be directive/helping team focus on:

getting to know each other

ID member roles

clearly understanding teams msn/tasks

Question 6

leader/follower actions - storming (coach)
SOB 2

Answer 6

team lead who can control the chaos by:

creating climate of open discussion

listening to members concerns

obtaining member’s inputs on how to achieve goals

being encouraging and supportive

facilitating conflict resolution

Question 7

leader/follower actions - norming (collaborator)
SOB 2

Answer 7

team lead as a facilitator, focusing on maximizing members contributions by:

delegating responsibilities

building members confidence

maximizing members strengths

Question 8

leader/follower actions - performing (visionary)
SOB 2

Answer 8

team lead efforts on maintaining success and shifting teams perspective from inward to outward focus by:

planning for the future

cultivating leadership talent w/ team

fostering new ideas from team members

ensuring solid mechanisms for feedback