The Adjourning Phase: The Fifth stage of Team Development
There are five stages of team development: Forming, Storming,Norming, Performing, Adjourning. This theory was developed by Wayne Tuckman as common beliefs today as he believed that these stages are inevitable in order for a team to grow to the point to effectively function together ( Abudi,2010).
The "Adjourning" stage is when the project or work within the group comes to an end and the team members move to different avenues, directions, on to greater or better adventures in their professional careers. This is the time to wrap up and celebrate. Over the course of my professional and my educational career I have been a part of many groups. However as time went on i became very attached and develop great respect for all of those I had the opportunity to work with. For me at the end of each class when it is time to say our good byes is always a sad and bitter sweet time for me. Some I still have the opportunity to work with, and others have move in a different direction. So, far being a part of the Walden University family I have been presented with working with some awesome individuals as well as some awesome instructors. The sharing of ideas, insights, and thoughts during our discussions has help me so much in my professional and personal life. I am so happy and delighted to be a part of this wonderful group of people.
As part of team building I personally feel that we have. We all share the vision of finishing graduate school, we are very committed and we all listen through communicating and responding to each others needs during our discussions and blogs. The hardest part for me will be when the final good bye is said. when we come to the end of the journey of completing our Master's degree program.
Adjourning is an essential stage of teamwork due to the end results of working through all five stages of development. There are so many benefits provided by working as a team and getting through them. For me this is completing the Master's program and moving on to greater future success.
References
Abudi, G. (2010). The five stages of team development. A case study. Retrieved from:
http://www.projectsmartco.uk/the five-stages-of-team-development-as-case-study.html
Learning Center ( 2011). How to build a team using vision, commitment, and trust. Retrieved from
http://www.learningcenter.net/library/building.shtml
Linda,
ReplyDeleteI am glad I can contribute to your growth here at Walden University. Adjourning from Walden will be sad but not all adjourning is. Sometimes the relationship group members share is so uncomfortable that when the goal is met, I have been known to run and not look back. However, I am extremely happy that that was not the case with my Walden family. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Linda:
ReplyDeleteAs our academic journeys joined at Walden, our vision and goal in nearing to its adjourning stage...I am thankful that we shared many courses together...I am grateful for your contribution that enhanced my learning experiences through discussion board and blogs. After the adjourning stage our journeys will continue as we strive to be better agents for positive societal change. I wish you continuous success and hope to see you on graduation day...July 12, 2014 :)
Linda,
ReplyDeleteI an glad that I had the chance to meet and be apart of your Walden family. I know we have taken this journey together for the last two years and it will be great to see everyone in person. We have share our thoughts and comment with each other. I am glad that I shared this experience with a knowledgeable person because you are very wise in your discussion board answer and I enjoy reading them.
Yvette
Hi LInda,
ReplyDeleteI like your words "wrap up and celebrate." Bringing closure is bittersweet to me also, I want to move forward and I'm looking towards it; yet, I will miss the connections of blogs, and discussions and reading others wisdom and applying that wisdom to my knowledge. I know that connections can be formed all around us if we just look and take the time to connect through groups. Through the journey of our courses at Walden -- and thorough looking back on our childhood, I was able to reconnect with my childhood best friend. Isn't that wonderful. So, connections come through life experiences and Walden has been a conduit in the connections realm.
Kimberly
Linda-
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to leave some groups more than others. When we wrap up our journey with Walden, do you think you will keep in contact with anyone from your studies, either personally or professionally?
-Melanie