Figure 1: As one team- Source
Working with
members of different talents and opinions to work together effectively to
achieve a common goal is an important and interesting working method. With modern technology, team
development has become easier and team members now have the opportunity to work
with all members of technology from their personal residence.
The role of
the leader is also very important for the effective development of a team.
Confidence in the leader among the team members and collaboration can create a
new and more enjoyable environment.
Why is team
development?
Involvement
in team development benefits the team in a number of ways,
- Individual members of a
team can gain an understanding of their personal abilities.
- It is an opportunity for
individual members to overcome their personal weaknesses.
- Understand the skills and
levels of other members of the team.
- Team development is a
factor in the long-term development of an organization.
- Members who have
specialized knowledge of each aspect of the team can share that knowledge.
5 stages of team development
Bruce Wayne Tuckman declared Tackman's stage development in 1965 as the "Tuckman Phase". It consists of four stages: formation, storm, adoption, and operation. Tuckman and Mary Anne Jensen added a fifth stage, adjournment, to the stages of group development.
According to
1. FORMING
- Team members meet each other first Getting to know the team leader
- Identify the skills of each member
- Team members have the
opportunity to organize project details and their responsibilities
2. STORMING
- Team members get together
and openly share ideas with each other. Used as an opportunity to stand out and
be recognized by peers.
- Team leaders help plan
and manage competition between team members and facilitate communication.
3. NORMING
- Team members have figured
out how to work together.
- Members communicate and listen to feedback as they work towards a common goal.
4. PERFORMING
- There is a high level of
coexistence and trust between team members.
- Teams operate at maximum
efficiency with minimal oversight from team leaders. Problems still arise, but
there are easy strategies to solve them.
5. ADJOURNING
- Teams complete their
project.
- Discuss shortcomings for
future projects.
- Team members start new projects.
Conclusion
Team development plays a vital role in the projects of
organizations,
- Team members develop partnerships and move toward one goal.
- There is mutual understanding between the members.
- The member gains a broad understanding of the project.
- The member is encouraged to do the project as much as possible.
References
PM TIPS, (2010) The 5 Stages of Team Development. [Online]
Available from https://pmtips.net/article/the-5-stages-of-team-development
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Scully, D. (2020) The 5 Stages of Team Development. [Online]
Available from https://www.teamwork.com/blog/the-5-stages-of-team-development-what-you-need-to-know/
[Accessed 10 dec 2021].
Simplilearn (2021) Building A Strong Team: The Stages of Team Development. [Online]
Available from https://www.simplilearn.com/stages-of-team-development-article
[Accessed 10 dec 2021].
WIKIPEDIA (2021) Tuckman's stages of group development. [Online]
Available from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuckman%27s_stages_of_group_development
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