We have
successfully made it through the five stages of team development, from introduction
in the student lounge to reading each other inspirational discussion posts and
blogs. Now it’s time for the adjourning
stage, a time to come to an end and go our separate ways, this is where we
should be able to reflect on our accomplishments and failures. Our group will split up and go on to other
classes or jobs and this will be a thing of the past. This is all a part of life, as you enter into
another class continue to use the skills you learned in this class and it will
make you stronger. In order to make
effective decisions you have to work hard as a team and be able to accomplish
tasks.
I have participated in many groups in my
life and it was easy for me to adjourn them, the simple reason I enjoyed them
and the time we shared together. There
was some groups that wasn’t good in working with, always wanted to give out
orders or wasn’t there to work towards the goal. That’s why the team leader should ensure that
there is time for the team to celebrate the success of the project (Abudi,
2013). That’s why it’s likely we as
classmates will meet again in another class or via facebook and be able to say
“I remember you”.
Once you have developed a close
relationship with team members, the break up can be hard. Many members also feel a compelling sense of
loss because you have worked so hard to get things done and get alone. As leaders, one should be able to emphasize
valuable lessons learned and pass it alone.
The breaking up of a team can be one of the hardest routine.
One closing ritual that I experience was
on an outing with my church. We went
into the mountains and meet other church organizations. At the end of the two-week stay we gathered
around and held hands and each one was allowed to say a short prayer. We acknowledge the end of the time together
and mark the transition point, because the closings should provide time for
personal farewells. This was a very
exciting times in my life, because the reflections generated energy through the
group.
This is time in my life in which I have
to accept the adjourning from the group of colleagues in this class at
Walden. Some of my classmates, I have
seen come and go and others is my first time meeting. I enjoyed reading your stories about your
conflicts, families, and concerns. I
applaud you for continuing your journey towards your master’s degree and hope
you accomplish what you are reaching for.
Adjourning is an essential stage of
teamwork because it’s all about being and working together. Once you have worked together as a team you
must separate and go your separate ways, which is hard for some people to
do. May God bless you all!
Reference
Abudi, G. (2013). The Five Stages of Team Development: A Case Study. Retrieved from http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.html
Well, said Janet! I liked this class and I know that we have two more weeks before we actually adjourn to start a new course, however I do believe that this class has taught me a lot about communicating and how important it is to clearly state my intentions up front to eliminate misunderstandings and mistrust. I mostly enjoyed reading experiences that we have had in certain situations pertaining to communication efforts. Learning from or relating to someone else’s experiences is a wonderful way to learn and through those relations in this class, I have grown attached to sharing and collaborating with you guys. It is so bittersweet, but adjourning is something that we must do. It is best that during this stage, we are adjourning with a sense of completeness and a sense that we are leaving this course knowing that we have accomplished the goals that is was designed for us. Great post! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJanet it was nice reading your personal stories. I really enjoyed reading about your closing ritual. It was very interesting.
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