wk 2 life cycle of teams

Question 1

5 stages of tuckman model

Answer 1

Forming
storming
norming
performing
adjourning

Question 2

criticism of the truckman model (4)

Answer 2

Dynamic of larger teams is more complex
Linear model - no potential for barriers or loops
No smooth transition between teams
No provision for new team members

Question 3

Where doe the barrier to cohesion occur?

Answer 3

In between the storming and norming phase

Question 4

What happens in the barrier to cohesion? (3)

Answer 4

Individuals focus on own objectives
Time spent in conflict
Fight over own aims not the aims of the project

Question 5

Where does the barrier of creativity occur?

Answer 5

In between the performing and adjourning phase

Question 6

What happens in the barrier to creativity? (2)

Answer 6

Team achieves adequate level that is acceptable
Needs creative techniques to get past it

Question 7

What to do to move the project along

Answer 7

Add a mediator/extra person.
Include continental mentor in group discussions