Activity 8. Which team building stage do the following statements characterize?
1) ____ Members cautiously explore the boundaries of acceptable group behavior.
2) ____ Emotional conflict is reduced as relationships become more cooperative.
3) ____ They feel outside their comfort zones.
4) ____ During this stage team members accept the team and begin to reconcile differences.
5) _____ It is normal for little team progress to occur during this stage.
6) _____ They accept each other's strengths and weaknesses.
7) _____ They search for their position within the group and test the leader's guidance.
8) _____ It is probably the most difficult stage for the group.
9) _____ Members are open and trusting and they are not afraid to offer ideas and suggestions.
10) _____ The team is able to concentrate more on their work and start to make significant progress.
11) _____ Members often become impatient about the lack of progress.
12) _____ They are focused on each other instead of on achieving the goal.
13) _____ Much is accomplished and team satisfaction and loyalty is high.
Activity 9. Characterize each stage using the above statements:
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
POST-READING
Activity 10. Which stage is the most a) difficult b) productive c) unproductive d) crucial? Why?
Activity 11. Analyze your project team performance in terms of its stages. Comment on your teamwork successfulness. Account for your teamwork accomplishments/failures.