Stage of team development: Adjourning

 

 

 When planning for our homecoming event, my group and I started off in a rough patch in the organizing. Through the disagreements and disregard of the opinions of others, we finally learned to gain of sense of trust and respect for one another, which helped this planning run more smooth with more dedicated teamwork. This two-day event turned out to be a great success, with complements from our older sorors, whom we made accommodations for. After the fun-filled weekend, our team celebrated our success Friday and Saturday as well, being that we had completed our task. When Sunday came, our team found it quite difficult to part ways, being that some of us lived in different towns and even states. We had done such a great job and created such a great bond through this process. Realizing that it was time to part ways, we all gathered in a circle, said a prayer and wished each other well. I imagine that I will adjourn from my colleagues in having the chance to finally meet them in person at our graduation, as we walk the stage and receive our master's degree in Early Childhood "In the "adjourning" stage the project is coming to an end and the team members are moving off into different directions." (Abudi,2010).  I've learned that adjourning is essential because it gives closure to all team members who have worked so hard, and does not leave such dedication un-recognized. Although I found it hard saying goodbye to my line-sisters, whom I worked so hard with, but then I remembered, I get the chance to experience this process again next year, but with more organization. :)

References:

Abudi, G. (2010). 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

 



Conflict & Resolution

 

 

     I can recall a time where I faced conflict on my job with a particular person. Although several others and I had the same job title as this person, it was as if she had the idea that only her methods to get a particular job done were effective and not ours and expected to always follow her lead and disregarded our opinions and suggestions. Time went on and I began to get slightly bothered by the lack of support and teamwork, I decided to speak out on it as others sat back. Instead of negatively responding to this co-worker, I politely explained to her that there are more than one way to complete a task effectively and reap the same results and it would be appreciated if she could to take the time to listen to our ideas as well in making a decision. After finally getting our co-working to take a chance at going with some of my co-workers and I, she realized that we came out competing a task just as effective as her, but with a different method. From then on, our co-worker became more open and respectful to our opinions and suggestions as well, which created more teamwork and a better relationship/partnership between us all, which left me feeling more comfortable and at ease on the job