Effective Teams/Groups

An effective group is not so much about how you choose the group, it is more important to focus on how you bond as a group. It is important to realize a few key factors that WILL happen in groups. The five stages of team development will happen! Expect and Embrace them!

1. Forming
   • Discuss purpose and goals
   • Establish norms and expectations
2. Storming
   • Voice differences and concerns
   • Conflicts will happen and the group needs to overcome the conflicts to create a positive atmosphere and operate successfully
3. Norming
   • Agree on expectations, goals and norms
   • Define roles and responsibilities based on everyone’s strengths
4. Performing
   • Assign roles and tasks
   • Build cohesion to enable collaboration, decision-making and problem solving.
5. Adjourning
   • Building and working to maintain a positive atmosphere will allow the group to reach your goals and be able to celebrate your contributions and achievements.

Attached is a document with some suggested articles and snippets from the articles that I found helpful. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hsf2CQxE3wE5iGojvDXmTw8lUjUgyFgX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115658196036361670868&rtpof=true&sd=true