Team development

Stages of Team DevelopmentDr. Dave Kommer

Ashland University

Four Stages of Team Development

FormingStormingNormingPerforming

Forming

0Feelings0 Excited to part of a team0 Eager to start the work0 Have high expectations

0Behaviors0 Lots of questions about the task ahead

0Team Tasks0 Create clear structure0 Set goals

Storming

0Feelings0 Frustration with pace or direction of the tasks emerges0 Uneasy with style of some team members

0Behaviors0 Less polite—more direct0 Disagreements arise

0Team Tasks0 Need to refocus team goals

0Break down tasks into smaller, more doable bits0 Use conflict management skills

Norming

0 Feelings0 Increased sense of comfort0 More acceptance of and from others0 Team esprit

0 Behaviors0 Effort to resolve problems0 More meaningful communication0 More sharing of ideas

0 Team Tasks0 Shift in energy to meeting goals0 Begin evaluating team progress

Performing

0 Feelings0 Satisfaction0 Attachment to team0 Confident

0 Behaviors0 Problems averted or avoided0 Roles become more fluid0 Differences appreciated

0 Team Tasks0 Significant progress toward goals0 Teams work harder are getting better

Our Team Rules

1. Each team is to discuss and create their own set of Team Rules and Procedures.

2. Once you begin to develop them, put them on Google Docs so everyone can participate in making them

3. Once done, upload to the correct Drop Box in Angel4. Create a set of 3-5 Rules5. Develop Classroom Procedures so thing work

smoothly. The next slide will give you some guide questions to help develop Procedures.

Team Procedures

0What happens when students arrive to class?0What do students do when the bell rings?0How do students get needed materials?0What rules are in place for class discussions and

conversations with teacher and peers?0How is homework handled?0What is the class policy for tardies and absences?0Other?