Team Analysis

The process of developing any team can be divided into such stages

Forming : When groups are organized , a number of needs and questions occur . Group members at this stage have high expectations as well as anxiety about where they individually fit as well as organizational parameters . At the stage it is possible to plan icebreakers for all group gatherings , to clarify expectations and desired group outcomes Inviting a "ranking official " to provide the "charge " to the team can be also useful as well as assigning roles or procedures for designating chair , facilitator

, recorder , and process observer

Storming : In this stage , group members rebel against each other and

often against authority . Members may express disappointment with the lack of

progress . They can feel angry about goals , tasks , and action plans . It is quite important to consider a retreat to address the feelings and concerns in the group . Implementing selective abandonment to refocus the group can improve the situation . Clarifying expectations of behavior among group members in and out of meetings can be also very helpful in this case . Some psychologists advise to provide training on consensus building and conflict resolution . At the same time such things as cynicism , apathy and withdrawal low morale and group helplessness (Cascio , 1995 ,

.10 ) can severely threaten the future of the team

Norming : If groups successfully resolve the storming issues , they

arrive at this stage . Dissatisfaction is replaced by harmony , trust support , and

respect . Group members are more open and willing to provide feedback . At this stage it is possible to invite a critical friend to work with the group for monitoring and regularly updating group norms . Planning appropriate celebrations for work accomplished can organize people even more . Though , it is necessary not to forget about providing additional training on meeting and group effectiveness . At this stage such things as , for example , sacrificing staff for customers- no balance giving of yourself and to yourself (Dieterly , 1988 ,

. 769 ) can hurt still fragile team 's stability

Performing : This stage describes a highly productive group and can be compared with a basketball team , its diversity and unity at the same time (Bowers , 1994 ,

. 212 . Group members work collaboratively and interdependently , show confidence in accomplishing tasks , share leadership responsibilities , and perform substantive work . At this stage it is required for a group to continue to learn together , to share leadership and task responsibilities . Applying of strategies for increasing time efficiency can be quite effective . It is possible now to find ways to recognize and promote risk takers

Successful teams go through each stage to become a performing team . When new members are added , teams often have to cycle back to review issues previously resolved . And when your team successfully arrives at the performing stage , there is truly a great sense of accomplishment

While organizing a team , it is absolutely necessary to consider that leadership potential resides in everyone depending on task , context skills , motivation and experience . Taking this fact into consideration you can use leaders in different...