As there are many different stages of groups, I find that the groups that I have successfully gone through each stage with are the most difficult to leave. When completing tasks with a group, relationships are built and trust if formed. Successful groups work well together and have formed the relationships needed to complete the task. There is little doubt that when a group is successful, positive relationships have been formed. Adjourning the group can be difficult if relationships have been formed. It is difficult to leave a group when there has been success.
When adjourning a group, it is normal to gather to tie up any loose ends. In some of the successful groups that I have been part of, I have developed positive relationships with other members. When adjourning, I make sure that I am able to connect with them outside of the group situation. Wishing the members good luck on future tasks is also a common occurrence.
Adjourning is an essential part of teamwork. This is the stage that everyone gets closure on the task, and assurance that the overall goal has been accomplished. Without this stage, the team is unable to celebrate the success of the group.
Angie,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that when relationship are formed in groups it can be very hard to leave. The part that I enjoy the most in groups is the adjourning phase where we all get together and celebrate a job well done and it also gives us an opportunity to discuss the possiblity of working together once again on other projects.
Hi Angie,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the adjourning phase is a good time to tie up loose ends and start to connect with others outside of the group situation. It's a good feeling to know that you have become close with some of your group members and can spend time with them outside of the group setting.
You also make a really good point that the adjourning phase helps give us closure. Without this closure the group would be left hanging; it's important to recognize the group's success and accomplishments as well as reflect on the group's experiences!
Thanks for sharing!
Angie,
ReplyDeleteI think that we all have learned that successful groups are hard to leave. I feel that we all have connected with each other even though we have never met face to face. I am like Carmen, adjourning is a celebration and it comes from hard work and team work.
Angie,
ReplyDeleteI think that this is the best stage of a team work . This is the celebration time and this is why it is so hard to believe that everyone has gotten to the end of the end. To some team members , the relationshp just begun because during the process, everyone has made certain connections and they have built some levels of trust. This is time when everyone reflect on the job well done.