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The Five Stages of Team Development: A Case
Study
By Gina Abudi
Every team goes through the five stages of team development.
First, some background on team development. The first four
stages of team growth were first developed by Bruce Wayne
Tuckman and published in 1965. His theory, called "Tuckman's
Stages" was based on research he conducted on team dynamics.
He believed (as is a common belief today) that these stages are
inevitable in order for a team to grow to the point where they are
functioning effectively together and delivering high quality results.
In 1977, Tuckman, jointly with Mary Ann Jensen, added a fifth
stage to the 4 stages: "Adjourning." The adjourning stage is when the team is completing
the current project. They will be joining other teams and moving on to other work in the near
future. For a high performing team, the end of a project brings on feelings of sadness as the
team members have effectively become as one and now are going their separate ways.
The five stages:
Stage 1: Forming
Stage 2: Storming
Stage 3: Norming
Stage 4: Performing
Stage 5: Adjourning
This article provides background on each stage and an example of a team going through all
five stages.
Stage 1: Forming
The "forming" stage takes place when the team first meets each other. In this first meeting,
team members are introduced to each. They share information about their backgrounds,
interests and experience and form first impressions of each other. They learn about the
project they will be working on, discuss the project's objectives/goals and start to think
about what role they will play on the project team. They are not yet working on the project.
They are, effectively, "feeling each other out" and finding their way around how they might
work together.
During this initial stage of team growth, it is important for the team leader to be very clear
about team goals and provide clear direction regarding the project. The team leader should
ensure that all of the members are involved in determining team roles and responsibilities
and should work with the team to help them establish how they will work together ("team
norms".) The team is dependent on the team leader to guide them.
Stage 2: Storming
As the team begins to work together, they move into the "storming" stage. This stage is not
avoidable; every team - most especially a new team who has never worked together before -
goes through this part of developing as a team. In this stage, the team members compete
1
with each other for status and for acceptance of their ideas. They have different opinions on
what should be done and how it should be done - which causes conflict within the team. As
they go progress through this stage, with the guidance of the team leader, they learn how to
solve problems together, function both independently and together as a team, and settle into
roles and responsibilities on the team. For ...
How are the three characteristics of effective teams evident in each.pdfamitseesldh
How are the three characteristics of effective teams evident in each of Tuckman
Solution
Every team goes through the five stages of team development. First, some background on team
development. The first four stages of team growth were first developed by Bruce Wayne
Tuckman and published in 1965. His theory, called \"Tuckman\'s Stages\" was based on research
he conducted on team dynamics. He believed (as is a common belief today) that these stages are
inevitable in order for a team to grow to the point where they are functioning effectively together
and delivering high quality results. In 1977, Tuckman, jointly with Mary Ann Jensen, added a
fifth stage to the 4 stages: \"Adjourning.\" The adjourning stage is when the team is completing
the current project. They will be joining other teams and moving on to other work in the near
future. For a high performing team, the end of a project brings on feelings of sadness as the team
members have effectively become as one and now are going their separate ways.
The five stages:
This article provides background on each stage and an example of a team going through all five
stages.
Stage 1: Forming
The \"forming\" stage takes place when the team first meets each other. In this first meeting,
team members are introduced to each. They share information about their backgrounds, interests
and experience and form first impressions of each other. They learn about the project they will
be working on, discuss the project\'s objectives/goals and start to think about what role they will
play on the project team. They are not yet working on the project. They are, effectively, \"feeling
each other out\" and finding their way around how they might work together.
During this initial stage of team growth, it is important for the team leader to be very clear about
team goals and provide clear direction regarding the project. The team leader should ensure that
all of the members are involved in determining team roles and responsibilities and should work
with the team to help them establish how they will work together (\"team norms\".) The team is
dependent on the team leader to guide them.
Stage 2: Storming
As the team begins to work together, they move into the \"storming\" stage. This stage is not
avoidable; every team - most especially a new team who has never worked together before - goes
through this part of developing as a team. In this stage, the team members compete with each
other for status and for acceptance of their ideas. They have different opinions on what should be
done and how it should be done - which causes conflict within the team. As they go progress
through this stage, with the guidance of the team leader, they learn how to solve problems
together, function both independently and together as a team, and settle into roles and
responsibilities on the team. For team members who do not like conflict, this is a difficult stage
to go through.
The team leader needs to be adept at facilitating the team throu.
Teamwork enables you to accomplish tasks faster and more efficiently than tackling projects individually. ... Teamwork is important in an organization because it provides employees with an opportunity to bond with one another, which improves relations among them.
Organisations are much more likely to perform well when their people work effectively as a team. This is because good teamwork creates synergy – where the combined effect of the team is greater than the sum of individual efforts.
How are the three characteristics of effective teams evident in each.pdfamitseesldh
How are the three characteristics of effective teams evident in each of Tuckman
Solution
Every team goes through the five stages of team development. First, some background on team
development. The first four stages of team growth were first developed by Bruce Wayne
Tuckman and published in 1965. His theory, called \"Tuckman\'s Stages\" was based on research
he conducted on team dynamics. He believed (as is a common belief today) that these stages are
inevitable in order for a team to grow to the point where they are functioning effectively together
and delivering high quality results. In 1977, Tuckman, jointly with Mary Ann Jensen, added a
fifth stage to the 4 stages: \"Adjourning.\" The adjourning stage is when the team is completing
the current project. They will be joining other teams and moving on to other work in the near
future. For a high performing team, the end of a project brings on feelings of sadness as the team
members have effectively become as one and now are going their separate ways.
The five stages:
This article provides background on each stage and an example of a team going through all five
stages.
Stage 1: Forming
The \"forming\" stage takes place when the team first meets each other. In this first meeting,
team members are introduced to each. They share information about their backgrounds, interests
and experience and form first impressions of each other. They learn about the project they will
be working on, discuss the project\'s objectives/goals and start to think about what role they will
play on the project team. They are not yet working on the project. They are, effectively, \"feeling
each other out\" and finding their way around how they might work together.
During this initial stage of team growth, it is important for the team leader to be very clear about
team goals and provide clear direction regarding the project. The team leader should ensure that
all of the members are involved in determining team roles and responsibilities and should work
with the team to help them establish how they will work together (\"team norms\".) The team is
dependent on the team leader to guide them.
Stage 2: Storming
As the team begins to work together, they move into the \"storming\" stage. This stage is not
avoidable; every team - most especially a new team who has never worked together before - goes
through this part of developing as a team. In this stage, the team members compete with each
other for status and for acceptance of their ideas. They have different opinions on what should be
done and how it should be done - which causes conflict within the team. As they go progress
through this stage, with the guidance of the team leader, they learn how to solve problems
together, function both independently and together as a team, and settle into roles and
responsibilities on the team. For team members who do not like conflict, this is a difficult stage
to go through.
The team leader needs to be adept at facilitating the team throu.
Teamwork enables you to accomplish tasks faster and more efficiently than tackling projects individually. ... Teamwork is important in an organization because it provides employees with an opportunity to bond with one another, which improves relations among them.
Organisations are much more likely to perform well when their people work effectively as a team. This is because good teamwork creates synergy – where the combined effect of the team is greater than the sum of individual efforts.
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Chapter 6
Stages of Groups
Different experts give different names and descriptions of group stages. I’ll give brief overviews of three different experts. All three are more alike than different but there are some differences in their perspectives.
According to the Coreys (2010, pp. 107-108) there are five basic stages to groups. These stages overlap and at times, the group may revert to an earlier stage before progressing. Being aware of the stages gives the leader a valuable perspective and helps her predict problems. The five stages are the pre-group stage, the initial stage, the transition stage, the working stage and the final stage. The pre-group stage involves all the facets of forming a group, including creating a description for the group, enlisting possible participants, screening and selecting members and orienting the members. The initial stage provides orientation and exploration. Members may experience anxiety and insecurity about what will occur in the group meetings. They may test the limits as they attempt to figure out exactly what the boundaries are. It is important that the leader not squelch the conversation but allow the members to express themselves openly without being judged. In this stage, the members gradually develop the norms, explore their fears and expectations, identify their personal goals and determine if the group is safe. Trust begins to develop. In the transition stage the leader must assist the members in working on the concerns that they brought to the group. Members decide how much risk they should take and they explore any reluctance they experience in participating in the group. The working stage is productive. Mutuality and self-exploration increase and behavioral changes are made. Earlier themes of trust, conflict and reluctance to participate may be revisited. As deeper levels of trust are achieved, new conflicts may arise. Some groups never reach this stage but this doesn’t mean that the group was a failure. Benefits can still be realized. The final stage involves identifying what was learned and deciding how to incorporate this new learning into their lives. The group will spend time summarizing, pulling things together, and integrating and interpreting the experience. The group must deal with feelings of separation, address unfinished business, review the group experience, practice their behavioral changes, design action plans, prepare for coping with relapse (if this should occur) and build a supportive network.
Jacobs, Masson & Harvill (2009, pp. 29-31) indicated that groups go through three stages - the beginning stage, the middle or working stage and the ending or closing stage. In the beginning stage the members introduce themselves and discuss such topics as purpose of the group, group process, rules, comfort levels and content of the group. Members may struggle
with their comfort level and whether they can trust the group. This stage might last anywhere from a few minutes in the first ses ...
What behavior characteristics are associated with each of the four s.pdfezzi552
The answer has to be original.
For this week’s discussion, complete the following two scenario questions below in detail. Please
discuss thoroughly and substantivelyin your post.
1.)You are a digital forensic examiner and have been asked to examine a hard drive for potential
evidence. Give examples of how the hard drive (or the data on it) could be used as (or lead to the
presentation of) all four types of evidence in court; testimonial, real, documentary, and
demonstrative. If you do not believe one or more of the types of evidence would be included,
explain why not.
2.) You have been asked to assist a law enforcement team serving a search warrant related to a
child pornography investigation. You are the digital forensic expert for the team, and, as such,
have been assigned the task of identifying and collecting the digital evidence at the search
location. Answer the following questions about your assignment.
What steps should you take before the search to serve the search warrant?
What types of evidence should you be on the alert for, when searching the residence?
What types of items would you seize?
Solution.
Team building, aliraza afzal, pimsat, preston institute of management science and technologu , zubair shah,presentation to major zubair shah on team building
Collaboration is a word that belongsin the same warm fuzz.docxclarebernice
C
ollaboration is a word that belongs
in the same "warm fuzzy feelings"
list as love, peace, and healthy
eating. T h e decision to collaborate on a
project instantly creates visions of
heightened creativity, enlightened
cooperation, and stunning results. T h e
phrase "Let's collaborate on this" does not
magically lead to a successful outcome,
however. T h e Chicago Cubs prove that
just because a group of highly talented
people gets together in a team does not
mean it can perform well.
Most effective groups, teams, or
committees go through four separate stages
before achieving effective collaboration. In
1965, psychologist Bruce Tuckman coined
an unforgettable mnemonic for this
process: forming, storming, norming, and
performing. Groups must progress through
the first three stages of development to
successfully achieve stage four. Whether
you are a group leader or simply a
participant, your awareness of these four
essential stages of tasks and expectations
will help propel your collaborative efforts
from an "oh well, maybe next season"
experience to a successful venture with
fabulous results.
F O R M I N G is the first stage of group
development. This is an orientation stage
that can be compared to a first date. On a
first date, relationships are polite and
reserved. You are trying to get to know each
other, trying to decide if this is a
relationship you want to continue. Caution,
confusion, and courtesy are dominant.
Members of your newly formed
committee must also get to know each
other. Together you must decide on the
purpose and structure of the group and
your roles within that structure. Some
questions you might ask during this time
include, "Who are these other people?
W h a t is expected of me? W h o is going to
lead? W h a t is supposed to happen?" Even
if you have worked together with other
group members for years, forming a new
eature
Hot Spot: Collaboration
Four Steps to
Effective
Collaboration
By Penny Johnson
team requires this orientation period to
establish goals and procedures.
This forming stage is not the time to
expect free and open discussions or to
create a consensus. In the beginning,
fostering trust, encouraging relationship
building, and clarifying purposes and
expectations take precedence over making
decisions or taking action.
If you are a committee chair, you
play a very important role during this
period. Group members will more likely
interact directly with you rather than
with other members. You need to direct
the team clearly by establishing clear
objectives, explaining task requirements,
and generating a commitment to
common goals. You should also
encourage equal participation among
team members.
This first stage is usually rather short.
Often it can be accomplished in the first
committee meeting. Whether you are a
leader or just a member, you can help the
group progress by focusing on activities that
will build a positive working relationship.
T h e S T O R M I N G stage does not
seem to fit with the ...
Per the text, computers are playing an increasingly important role i.docxodiliagilby
Per the text, computers are playing an increasingly important role in the practice of law. Successful paralegals must be comfortable with using electronic databases and research tools.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Discuss a paralegal’s ethical obligation to conduct competent electronic research. Provide two (2) examples of the potential consequences of inept electronic research practices.
Determine whether or not traditional reference materials (e.g., State and Federal Reporters, West’s Encyclopedia, etc.) can be as current as electronic resources. Provide two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages to using traditional resource materials.
Use at least two (2) quality references.
Note:
Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
THIS IS PART 1.
.
Pennsylvania was the leader in sentencing and correctional reform .docxodiliagilby
Pennsylvania was the leader in sentencing and correctional reform in the early history of the United States. Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.
Why did they want the reform?
Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
What influences does the system have on the correctional system today?
What influences have changed? Why?
Use the Internet, library, and any other resources available to research your answer. Submit a 4 page paper (double-spaced) to your instructor. Support your reasoning with outside sources. Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
The following will be the grading criteria for this assignment:
20%:
Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.
10%:
Why did they want the reform?
20%:
Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
25%:
What direct influences do you see the Pennsylvania system in the correctional systems used today?
25%:
What influences have changed? Why?
4 pages. APA format. No plagerism. 5 sources referenced throughout the paper. Reference Page and Abstract.
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Chapter 6Stages of GroupsDifferent experts give different name.docxchristinemaritza
Chapter 6
Stages of Groups
Different experts give different names and descriptions of group stages. I’ll give brief overviews of three different experts. All three are more alike than different but there are some differences in their perspectives.
According to the Coreys (2010, pp. 107-108) there are five basic stages to groups. These stages overlap and at times, the group may revert to an earlier stage before progressing. Being aware of the stages gives the leader a valuable perspective and helps her predict problems. The five stages are the pre-group stage, the initial stage, the transition stage, the working stage and the final stage. The pre-group stage involves all the facets of forming a group, including creating a description for the group, enlisting possible participants, screening and selecting members and orienting the members. The initial stage provides orientation and exploration. Members may experience anxiety and insecurity about what will occur in the group meetings. They may test the limits as they attempt to figure out exactly what the boundaries are. It is important that the leader not squelch the conversation but allow the members to express themselves openly without being judged. In this stage, the members gradually develop the norms, explore their fears and expectations, identify their personal goals and determine if the group is safe. Trust begins to develop. In the transition stage the leader must assist the members in working on the concerns that they brought to the group. Members decide how much risk they should take and they explore any reluctance they experience in participating in the group. The working stage is productive. Mutuality and self-exploration increase and behavioral changes are made. Earlier themes of trust, conflict and reluctance to participate may be revisited. As deeper levels of trust are achieved, new conflicts may arise. Some groups never reach this stage but this doesn’t mean that the group was a failure. Benefits can still be realized. The final stage involves identifying what was learned and deciding how to incorporate this new learning into their lives. The group will spend time summarizing, pulling things together, and integrating and interpreting the experience. The group must deal with feelings of separation, address unfinished business, review the group experience, practice their behavioral changes, design action plans, prepare for coping with relapse (if this should occur) and build a supportive network.
Jacobs, Masson & Harvill (2009, pp. 29-31) indicated that groups go through three stages - the beginning stage, the middle or working stage and the ending or closing stage. In the beginning stage the members introduce themselves and discuss such topics as purpose of the group, group process, rules, comfort levels and content of the group. Members may struggle
with their comfort level and whether they can trust the group. This stage might last anywhere from a few minutes in the first ses ...
What behavior characteristics are associated with each of the four s.pdfezzi552
The answer has to be original.
For this week’s discussion, complete the following two scenario questions below in detail. Please
discuss thoroughly and substantivelyin your post.
1.)You are a digital forensic examiner and have been asked to examine a hard drive for potential
evidence. Give examples of how the hard drive (or the data on it) could be used as (or lead to the
presentation of) all four types of evidence in court; testimonial, real, documentary, and
demonstrative. If you do not believe one or more of the types of evidence would be included,
explain why not.
2.) You have been asked to assist a law enforcement team serving a search warrant related to a
child pornography investigation. You are the digital forensic expert for the team, and, as such,
have been assigned the task of identifying and collecting the digital evidence at the search
location. Answer the following questions about your assignment.
What steps should you take before the search to serve the search warrant?
What types of evidence should you be on the alert for, when searching the residence?
What types of items would you seize?
Solution.
Team building, aliraza afzal, pimsat, preston institute of management science and technologu , zubair shah,presentation to major zubair shah on team building
Collaboration is a word that belongsin the same warm fuzz.docxclarebernice
C
ollaboration is a word that belongs
in the same "warm fuzzy feelings"
list as love, peace, and healthy
eating. T h e decision to collaborate on a
project instantly creates visions of
heightened creativity, enlightened
cooperation, and stunning results. T h e
phrase "Let's collaborate on this" does not
magically lead to a successful outcome,
however. T h e Chicago Cubs prove that
just because a group of highly talented
people gets together in a team does not
mean it can perform well.
Most effective groups, teams, or
committees go through four separate stages
before achieving effective collaboration. In
1965, psychologist Bruce Tuckman coined
an unforgettable mnemonic for this
process: forming, storming, norming, and
performing. Groups must progress through
the first three stages of development to
successfully achieve stage four. Whether
you are a group leader or simply a
participant, your awareness of these four
essential stages of tasks and expectations
will help propel your collaborative efforts
from an "oh well, maybe next season"
experience to a successful venture with
fabulous results.
F O R M I N G is the first stage of group
development. This is an orientation stage
that can be compared to a first date. On a
first date, relationships are polite and
reserved. You are trying to get to know each
other, trying to decide if this is a
relationship you want to continue. Caution,
confusion, and courtesy are dominant.
Members of your newly formed
committee must also get to know each
other. Together you must decide on the
purpose and structure of the group and
your roles within that structure. Some
questions you might ask during this time
include, "Who are these other people?
W h a t is expected of me? W h o is going to
lead? W h a t is supposed to happen?" Even
if you have worked together with other
group members for years, forming a new
eature
Hot Spot: Collaboration
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Effective
Collaboration
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team requires this orientation period to
establish goals and procedures.
This forming stage is not the time to
expect free and open discussions or to
create a consensus. In the beginning,
fostering trust, encouraging relationship
building, and clarifying purposes and
expectations take precedence over making
decisions or taking action.
If you are a committee chair, you
play a very important role during this
period. Group members will more likely
interact directly with you rather than
with other members. You need to direct
the team clearly by establishing clear
objectives, explaining task requirements,
and generating a commitment to
common goals. You should also
encourage equal participation among
team members.
This first stage is usually rather short.
Often it can be accomplished in the first
committee meeting. Whether you are a
leader or just a member, you can help the
group progress by focusing on activities that
will build a positive working relationship.
T h e S T O R M I N G stage does not
seem to fit with the ...
Per the text, computers are playing an increasingly important role i.docxodiliagilby
Per the text, computers are playing an increasingly important role in the practice of law. Successful paralegals must be comfortable with using electronic databases and research tools.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Discuss a paralegal’s ethical obligation to conduct competent electronic research. Provide two (2) examples of the potential consequences of inept electronic research practices.
Determine whether or not traditional reference materials (e.g., State and Federal Reporters, West’s Encyclopedia, etc.) can be as current as electronic resources. Provide two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages to using traditional resource materials.
Use at least two (2) quality references.
Note:
Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
THIS IS PART 1.
.
Pennsylvania was the leader in sentencing and correctional reform .docxodiliagilby
Pennsylvania was the leader in sentencing and correctional reform in the early history of the United States. Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.
Why did they want the reform?
Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
What influences does the system have on the correctional system today?
What influences have changed? Why?
Use the Internet, library, and any other resources available to research your answer. Submit a 4 page paper (double-spaced) to your instructor. Support your reasoning with outside sources. Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
The following will be the grading criteria for this assignment:
20%:
Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.
10%:
Why did they want the reform?
20%:
Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
25%:
What direct influences do you see the Pennsylvania system in the correctional systems used today?
25%:
What influences have changed? Why?
4 pages. APA format. No plagerism. 5 sources referenced throughout the paper. Reference Page and Abstract.
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What is penetration testing
Testing Stages
Testing Methods
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Follow APA7 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. The UC Library is a great place to find resources.
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Perform research and discuss whether text messaging is cheaper or mo.docxodiliagilby
Perform research and discuss whether text messaging is cheaper or more expensive than voice. Explain how text messaging works.
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People in developed nations are fond of warning people in developing nations to stop
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People of developing nations often respond that this is hypocritical,
because the developed nations became wealthy by deforesting their land and exploiting its
resources in the past.
What would you say to the president of a developing nation, such as
Indonesia, in which a great deal of forest is being cleared?
.
Pease read and incorporate the following articles from the EBSCO h.docxodiliagilby
Pease read and incorporate the following articles from the EBSCO host database into your paper:
Deakin, A. (2004, November). Finding your organization's hidden treasure.
Behavioral Health Management
, 24(6), 27-29.
Droppa, D., & Luczak, R. (2004, January). Collaboration, technology,
and outcomes—A recipe to improve service delivery.
Behavioral Health Management
, 24(1), 41-44.
To complete the research paper, you will need to include an introduction and conclusion section as well as a title page and reference section. The title of the research paper will be the
Current Issues in the Behavioral Healthcare System
.
Your final paper is due for submission. The paper should adhere to the following guidelines:
The length of the paper should be eight to ten double-spaced pages (not including the title and reference pages).
The main sections should have a:
Title page
Introduction
Body of the paper (with subheadings)
Conclusion
Reference page(s)
The paper must use the APA format for citing sources and references.
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An overview of the research paper
The purpose or objective of the research paper
The body of the paper (five to six pages) should address each of the following topics using information learned in the course, in combination with outside references:
Based on your previous assignments and review of the literature, what are some of the major issues faced by today’s behavioral healthcare system? How have the current and future trends that are evolving in the industry addressed some of those issues?
Do you think there is a difference between the changing trends taking place in the private sector and that of public behavioral healthcare inpatient facilities? Based on your understanding about behavioral health services and the populations being served by them, do you agree that both private and public organizations are able to provide the necessary clinical services? Provide a rationale in support of your response.
In behavioral healthcare, outcomes are the established norm for measuring the success or lack of services. What are some of the major challenges in collecting the data needed to support and report behavioral health outcomes? Provide a rationale for your response.
Quality of care and services is an important part of an outcome-based strategy. The objective behind maintaining and improving quality is to provide competent and efficient services to consumers. In your opinion, do the current regulatory and accreditation standards for the behavioral health industry help to meet that objective? How?
Your conclusion (one to two pages) should include the following points:
What conclusions can you draw from your research that would demonstrate the role played by behavioral health in the healthcare industry?
What changes would you like to bring to today's behavioral healthcare system in order to resolve the current issues identified?
Based on your literature rev.
Peer Review Journal Paper Overview of assignment due 17 April 2014 I.docxodiliagilby
Peer Review Journal Paper Overview of assignment due 17 April 2014 I want you to find a peer review article that falls into our time frame: world history from the emergence of humanity to 1500 CE. I want you to present the thesis [argument] the author is putting forward. I want you then to find two other sources on the same subject and determine if those sources agree or disagree with your original source. The theme here is peer review and the notion of historiography; whether or not how we look at an event or theme of history changes over time? The choice of topic is up to you but please let me know what you are doing by email and let me know what your peer review source is so I can be sure it is appropriate for the course. If you want some help in finding an article; please let me or a librarian know what you might be interested in. I really need to know what your article is before you start so you have something good to start with and send me a link to your article, so that I can approve it.
1. Find a peer review article on some aspect of history associated with this course.
2. Explain the thesis that author is putting forth.
3. Find two secondary sources, they need not be peer review which relate to the main article you are presenting. Do these sources compliment or contrast the thesis being put forth by the original author?
4. Leave some time & space at the end to present your perspective and opinion on the thesis as well.
5. 5-7 pages; typed doubled spaced standard borders & fonts. Please use citation; APA, MLA, Chicago are all acceptable.
The requirement of the paper starts at the middle of the 3rd page that I attached here.
We can discuss more later.
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Perception is all EXCEPT
[removed]
[removed]Structuring and organizing incoming impulses (information)
[removed]a prognosis (guess) about what is being received
[removed]the reconstruction of reality by our brain
[removed]the transduction of incoming stimuli
[removed]a process which takes time
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Performance Based Factors and Measures for Quality AssessmentWri.docxodiliagilby
Performance Based Factors and Measures for Quality Assessment
Write a 700- to 1,000-word paper about the Performance Based Factors and Measures for Quality Assessment. Include the following in your paper:
For any health care activity, three performance factors can be measured: structure, process, and outcome. Identify one structure measure, one process measure, and one outcome measure that could be used to evaluate the following hospital admission process:
Upon arrival, the patient reports to the hospital registration or admitting area. The patient completes paperwork and provides an insurance identification card, if insured. Often, patients register before the date of hospital admission to facilitate the registration process. An identification bracelet including the patient’s name and doctor’s name is placed around the patient’s wrist. Before any procedure is performed or any form of medical care is provided, the patient is asked to sign a consent form. If the patient is not feeling well, a family member or caregiver can help the patient complete the admission process.
Include a minimum of three peer-reviewed references, not including the textbook.
Format your paper consistent with APA 6th guidelines.
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People. I need some help with this assignment that needs to be done in Excel
Problem 1:
Oregon Surplus Inc. qualifies to use the installment-sales method for tax purposes and sold an investment on an installment basis. The total gain of $75000 was reported for financial reporting purposes in the period of sale. The installment period is 3 years; one-third of the sale price is collected in 2014 and the rest in 2015 and 2016. The tax rate was 35% in 2014, 30% in 2015, and 30% in 2016. The enacted tax rates of 2015 and 2016 are not known until 2015.
The accounting and tax data are shown below.
Financial Accounting
Tax Return
2014 (35% tax rate)
Income before temporary difference
$
175,000
$
175,000
Temporary difference
$
75,000
$
25,000
Income
$
250,000
$
200,000
2015 (30% tax rate)
Income before temporary difference
$
200,000
$
200,000
Temporary difference
$
-
$
25,000
Income
$
200,000
$
225,000
2016 (30% tax rate)
Income before temporary difference
$
180,000
$
180,000
Temporary difference
$
-
$
25,000
Income
$
180,000
$
205,000
Required:
1)
Prepare the journal entries to record the income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and the income taxes payable for 2014, 2015, and 2016. No deferred income taxes existed at the beginning of 2012.
2)
Explain how the deferred taxes will appear on the balance sheet at the end of each year. (Assume Installment Accounts Receivable is classified as a current asset.)
3)
Show the income tax expense section of the income statement for each year, beginning with “Income before income taxes.”
Problem 2:
Philadelphia Co. incurred a net operating loss of $850,000 in 2014. Combined income of 2012 and 2013 was $650,000. The tax rate for all years is 30%. Trenton elects the carry back option.
Required:
a.
Prepare the journal entries to record the benefit of loss carry back and loss carry forward option.
b.
Assuming that it is more likely than not that the entire net operating loss carry forward will not be realized in future years, prepare all the journal entries necessary at the end of 2014.
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Perceptions and Causes of Psychopathology PaperPrepare a 1,0.docxodiliagilby
Perceptions and Causes of Psychopathology
Paper
Prepare
a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss causes of psychopathology.
Address
the following:
Provide a brief overview of how culture is a factor determining the expression of psychopathology.
Examine causes of psychopathology by using either the biopsychosocial or the diathesis-stress models.
Explain the changes in society’s perception of psychopathology as a function of historical time period.
Cite
at least two peer-reviewed sources.
Format
your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Click
the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment
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People are attracted to occupations that complement their personalit.docxodiliagilby
People are attracted to occupations that complement their personalities. In a Word doc, compose a 500 word essay naming and describing the six personality types identified by John Holland. Give an example of a vocational choice for each. Then
analyze how dualistic and relativistic thinking
contribute to our vocational choices and discuss the role of commitment within relativistic thinking.
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Perception of Pleasure and Pain Presentation3 slides- An explanati.docxodiliagilby
Perception of Pleasure and Pain Presentation
3 slides- An explanation of the role of the somatosensory cortex in the perception of pleasure and pain
3 slides- A description of how the damage to the cutaneous system can affect the quality of life
- Include 1 peer reviewed source
- APA Format
-Include speaker notes please
Need on time by 12pm Eastern May 4th, 2015. Thanks.
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Pennsylvania v. MarkMark Davis has been charged with Driving W.docxodiliagilby
Pennsylvania v. Mark
Mark Davis has been
charged
with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for reckless driving, speeding, four counts of felony assault, and one count of involuntary manslaughter as the result of a crash that occurred on a night out with his friends. Mark has been out on bail and pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned. The Judge set a date for Mark's trial and his defense team has been working to collect information about the technology used by the Highway Patrol to reconstruct the crash.
District Attorney O'Malley offered Mark a plea bargain, but Mark chose to take his chances at trial. Mark's attorney, Mr. Chen Long, advised Mark that accepting the plea offer was completely up to Mark, although Mr. Long advised against accepting it because the defense planned to highlight mistakes made by law enforcement during the investigation that could create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors.
The trial begins and during the voir dire of potential jurors, several individuals are excused because they have previous knowledge of Mark's case from the media. Two individuals stated that they could not be impartial because they had loved ones
killed
in alcohol related crashes as well. Eventually, two men and ten women were seated in Mark's trial.
District Attorney O'Malley presented the State's case clearly and concisely depicting a night on the town full of heavy drinking, which ultimately resulted in Mark's actions causing the death of one individual and injuring four others. Highway Patrolman Green explained to the jury that he immediately suspected alcohol when he arrived on scene because Mark appeared to be intoxicated when they spoke. Following the Judge ruling that it was admissible and not prejudicial, Sergeant Rodney Monroe, from the Highway Patrol Reconstruction Team presented their reconstruction complete with a high-tech computer animated reenactment of the crash. During the cross examination, Defense Attorney Long challenged the reconstruction because the Defense Crash Reconstruction Expert had discovered errors in the mathematical calculations for vehicle speed. The jury appeared to have liked the reconstruction very much regardless of the errors highlighted by the defense.
Mark was convicted of DWI, four counts of felony assault, and one count of involuntary manslaughter; however, he was acquitted of reckless driving and speeding. The Jury said they could not convict Mark of those offenses because of the mistakes made by law enforcement officers during the investigation.
Because Mark pleads not guilty, but was convicted during trial and had two prior DWI offenses, he was sentenced to ten years in the State Prison. Defense Attorney Long immediately notified the court of an impending appeal that would be filed by the defendant. In a report, using external sources to support your claims, answer the following:
Compare and contrast the roles of the Judge, Jury, District Attorney (Prosecutor), and Defense Attorney. What ar.
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PBAD201-1501A-02 Public Administration
Task Name:
Phase 3 Individual Project
Deliverable Length:
750–1,000 words; Tabular budget
Details:
Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due
by
Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Concern among the public sector is the demand for public organizations to be transparent about their budgets and spending habits. You have been scheduled to conduct a presentation for the State Budgeting Committee about the type of budget that the organization operates under. Identify the type of public organization for which you work, as well as what types of services, goods, or activities the organization provides to the public. Identify the size and scope of the organization.
Construct a budget using Excel that will provide a breakdown of the various budget items. Copy and paste the Excel spreadsheet of your budget into a Word document. Finally, explain how the budget is made available to the public for review. For example, is the budget made available at public meetings, on a special request, published in a newsletter, on the organization’s premises during regular business hours, via the organization’s Web site, or by some other means? If the budget is not available for the public to review, explain why. Furthermore, are there any provisions in place regarding the budget being made available for public view? Explain in detail.
Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in 750–1,000 words:
Identify the type of public organization for which you work, as well as what types of services, goods, or activities the organization provides to the public. Identify the size and scope of the organization.
Construct a budget using Excel that will provide a breakdown of the various organizational budget items.
Copy and paste the Excel spreadsheet of your budget into a Word document.
Is the budget made available to the public for review?
If yes, explain how in detail.
If no, explain in detail why it is not.
Are there any types of provisions in place regarding the budget being made available for public view? Identify and explain.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
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Part1 Q1. Classify each of the following as- (i)qual.docxodiliagilby
Part1
Q1. Classify each of the following as:-
(i)
qualitative or quantitative
(ii)
nominal, ordinal, interval or ratio scale.
a.
Times for swimmers to complete a 50meters race.
b.
Months of the year: Meskerem, Tikimit, Hidat, ---.
c.
Region numbers of Riyadh: 1, 2, 3, 4, ---.
d.
Pollen counts provided as numbers between 1 and 10 where 1 means there is almost no pollen and 10 means that it is rampant, but for which the values do not represent an actual count of grains of pollen.
e.
Packages in the city of Cleveland telephone book.
f.
Rankings of tennis players.
g.
Weights of air conditioners.
h.
Personal ID numbers
i.
Telephone numbers
j.
Temperatures inside 10 refrigerators.
k.
Salaries of the top five CEOs in the United States.
l.
Ratings of eight local plays ( poor, fair, good, excellent)
m.
Times required for mechanics to do a tune up.
n.
Ages of students in a classroom.
o.
Marital Status of patients in a physician’s office.
p.
Horsepower of tractor engines.
q.
Colors of baseball caps in a store.
r.
Classification of kids at a day care (infant, toddler, pre-school)
Q2. The following are the grades which 40 students obtained in a certain course in 1997E.C. here in Mekelle University of the Arid Campus.
75 89 66 52 90 68 83 94 77 60 38 47 87 65 97 49 65 72 73 81 63 77 31 88 74 37 85 76 74 63 69 72 91 87 76 58 63 70 72 65
a. Construct an absolute frequency distribution.
b. Convert the distribution obtained in (a) into a Relative & Percentage distribution.
c. Convert the distribution in (a) into a “Less than” &
a “More than” cumulative distribution
d. Construct a histogram, frequency polygon and ogive curve
Q3. The following distribution shows that the result obtained by 100 accounting students in the final examination of statistics in
Saudi Electronic University.
Mark of students.
0-10
10-20
20-30
30-40
40-50
No. of students
14
f1
28
f2
15
If the median mark of students is 22.5, compute:-
i.
The missing frequencies, f1 and f2.
ii.
the mode, and
iii.
the arithmetic mean
iv.
variance
Part 2
Q1.
a. (Smoking and Coffee Drinking)
Coffee
No Coffee
Total
Smoker
60
40
100
Non-Smoker
115
85
200
Total
175
125
300
What is the probability that a randomly selected person from the sample either smokes or drinks coffee.
Q1. b. What is the probability that I flip a coin and get a Head, Roll a die and get a 4 or a 6, and then pull the king of Spades and a diamond from a deck of cards.
Q2: The random variable X has the following probability distribution:
X
0
1
2
3
Total
P(x)
0.22
0.38
0.1
0.3
1
Find the expected value (E(x)) & the Variance.
Q3: A radar unit is used to measure speeds of cars on a highway. The speeds are
normally
distributed with a mean of 90 km/hr and a standard deviation of 10 km/hr. What is the probability that a car picked at random is travelling at:
a-
More than 100 km/hr?
b-
Less than 85 Km/hr?
c-
Between them?
Part 3
Q-1..
Paul’s Letter to the EphesiansThe First Letter of PeterThe Fir.docxodiliagilby
Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians
The First Letter of Peter
The First Letter to Timothy
For each document above; Identify specific content, features, or themes which permit classifying each text early Catholic in character.
At least one credible source
one and half pages
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Past and FuturePlease respond to the followingImagine back .docxodiliagilby
"Past and Future"
Please respond to the following:
Imagine back in time to pre-Internet days. Describe how you would have established communications for international trade in these time periods: 1935 and 1977.
Imagine it is now 2050. Predict the ease and speed of international trade communications and how it will occur.
2-
"Backtracking from Globalization"
Please respond to the following:
From the e-Activity, illustrate with two examples how the U.S. has restrained trade over the past 60 years and state why you think that happened.
Some believe these restraints have been deleterious to national economic prosperity. In your estimation, speculate as to how these restraints have affected national economic prosperity.
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Partisan considerations have increasingly influenced the selection.docxodiliagilby
Partisan considerations have increasingly influenced the selection of federal judges. Interest groups on the right and the left have insisted on the appointment of judges who hold compatible views. Presidents and members of Congress have also increasingly sought appointees who will decide issues in ways they prefer. What is your view? Should politics play such a large role in judicial appointments? Or should merit be given greater weight?
Does a merit based system favor ONLY those with money and the connections? needs to be at least 200 words APA
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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The Five Stages of Team Development: A Case
Study
By Gina Abudi
Every team goes through the five stages of team development.
First, some background on team development. The first four
stages of team growth were first developed by Bruce Wayne
Tuckman and published in 1965. His theory, called "Tuckman's
Stages" was based on research he conducted on team dynamics.
He believed (as is a common belief today) that these stages are
inevitable in order for a team to grow to the point where they
are
functioning effectively together and delivering high quality
results.
In 1977, Tuckman, jointly with Mary Ann Jensen, added a fifth
stage to the 4 stages: "Adjourning." The adjourning stage is
when the team is completing
the current project. They will be joining other teams and
moving on to other work in the near
future. For a high performing team, the end of a project brings
on feelings of sadness as the
team members have effectively become as one and now are
going their separate ways.
2. The five stages:
Stage 1: Forming
Stage 2: Storming
Stage 3: Norming
Stage 4: Performing
Stage 5: Adjourning
This article provides background on each stage and an example
of a team going through all
five stages.
Stage 1: Forming
The "forming" stage takes place when the team first meets each
other. In this first meeting,
team members are introduced to each. They share information
about their backgrounds,
interests and experience and form first impressions of each
other. They learn about the
project they will be working on, discuss the project's
objectives/goals and start to think
about what role they will play on the project team. They are not
yet working on the project.
They are, effectively, "feeling each other out" and finding their
way around how they might
work together.
During this initial stage of team growth, it is important for the
team leader to be very clear
about team goals and provide clear direction regarding the
project. The team leader should
ensure that all of the members are involved in determining team
roles and responsibilities
and should work with the team to help them establish how they
will work together ("team
3. norms".) The team is dependent on the team leader to guide
them.
Stage 2: Storming
As the team begins to work together, they move into the
"storming" stage. This stage is not
avoidable; every team - most especially a new team who has
never worked together before -
goes through this part of developing as a team. In this stage, the
team members compete
1
with each other for status and for acceptance of their ideas.
They have different opinions on
what should be done and how it should be done - which causes
conflict within the team. As
they go progress through this stage, with the guidance of the
team leader, they learn how to
solve problems together, function both independently and
together as a team, and settle into
roles and responsibilities on the team. For team members who
do not like conflict, this is a
difficult stage to go through.
The team leader needs to be adept at facilitating the team
through this stage - ensuring the
team members learn to listen to each other and respect their
differences and ideas. This
includes not allowing any one team member to control all
conversations and to facilitate
contributions from all members of the team. The team leader
will need to coach some team
4. members to be more assertive and other team members on how
to be more effective
listeners.
This stage will come to a closure when the team becomes more
accepting of each other and
learns how to work together for the good of the project. At this
point, the team leader should
start transitioning some decision making to the team to allow
them more independence, but
still stay involved to resolve any conflicts as quickly as
possible.
Some teams, however, do not move beyond this stage and the
entire project is spent in
conflict and low morale and motivation, making it difficult to
get the project completed.
Usually teams comprised of members who are professionally
immature will have a difficult
time getting past this stage.
Stage 3: Norming
When the team moves into the "norming" stage, they are
beginning to work more effectively
as a team. They are no longer focused on their individual goals,
but rather are focused on
developing a way of working together (processes and
procedures). They respect each
other's opinions and value their differences. They begin to see
the value in those differences
on the team. Working together as a team seems more natural. In
this stage, the team has
agreed on their team rules for working together, how they will
share information and resolve
team conflict, and what tools and processes they will use to get
5. the job done. The team
members begin to trust each other and actively seek each other
out for assistance and input.
Rather than compete against each other, they are now helping
each other to work toward a
common goal. The team members also start to make significant
progress on the project as
they begin working together more effectively.
In this stage, the team leader may not be as involved in decision
making and problem
solving since the team members are working better together and
can take on more
responsibility in these areas. The team has greater self-direction
and is able to resolve issues
and conflict as a group. On occasion, however, the team leader
may step in to move things
along if the team gets stuck. The team leader should always
ensure that the team members
are working collaboratively and may begin to function as a
coach to the members of the
team.
Stage 4: Performing
In the "performing" stage, teams are functioning at a very high
level. The focus is on
reaching the goal as a group. The team members have gotten to
know each other, trust
each other and rely on each other.
Not every team makes it to this level of team growth; some
teams stop at Stage 3: Norming.
The highly performing team functions without oversight and the
members have become
interdependent. The team is highly motivated to get the job
6. done. They can make decisions
and problem solve quickly and effectively. When they disagree,
the team members can work
through it and come to consensus without interrupting the
project's progress. If there needs
to be a change in team processes - the team will come to
agreement on changing processes
on their own without reliance on the team leader.
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In this stage, the team leader is not involved in decision
making, problem solving or other
such activities involving the day-to-day work of the team. The
team members work
effectively as a group and do not need the oversight that is
required at the other stages. The
team leader will continue to monitor the progress of the team
and celebrate milestone
achievements with the team to continue to build team
camaraderie. The team leader will also
serve as the gateway when decisions need to be reached at a
higher level within the
organisation.
Even in this stage, there is a possibility that the team may revert
back to another stage. For
example, it is possible for the team to revert back to the
"storming" stage if one of the
members starts working independently. Or, the team could
revert back to the "forming"
stage if a new member joins the team. If there are significant
changes that throw a wrench
into the works, it is possible for the team to revert back to an
7. earlier stage until they are able
to manage through the change.
Stage 5: Adjourning
In the "adjourning" stage the project is coming to an end and
the team members are moving
off into different directions. This stage looks at the team from
the perspective of the
well-being of the team rather than from the perspective of
managing a team through the
original four stages of team growth.
The team leader should ensure that there is time for the team to
celebrate the success of the
project and capture best practices for future use. (Or, if it was
not a successful project - to
evaluate what happened and capture lessons learned for future
projects.) This also provides
the team the opportunity to say good-bye to each other and wish
each other luck as they
pursue their next endeavour. It is likely that any group that
reached Stage 4: Performing will
keep in touch with each other as they have become a very close
knit group and there will be
sadness at separating and moving on to other projects
independently.
Is the Team Effective or Not?
There are various indicators of whether a team is working
effectively together as a group.
The characteristics of effective, successful teams include:
Clear communication among all members.
Regular brainstorming session with all members participating.
8. Consensus among team members.
Problem solving done by the group.
Commitment to the project and the other team members.
Regular team meetings are effective and inclusive.
Timely hand off from team members to others to ensure the
project keeps moving in
the right direction.
Positive, supportive working relationships among all team
members.
Teams that are not working effectively together will display the
characteristics listed below.
The team leader will need to be actively involved with such
teams. The sooner the team
leader addresses issues and helps the team move to a more
effective way of working
together, the more likely the project is to end successfully.
Lack of communication among team members.
No clear roles and responsibilities for team members.
Team members "throw work over the wall" to other team
members, with lack of
concern for timelines or work quality.
Team members work alone, rarely sharing information and
offering assistance.
Team members blame others for what goes wrong, no one
accepts responsibility.
Team members do not support others on the team.
Team members are frequently absent thereby causing slippage
in the timeline and
additional work for their team members.
3
9. Example of a Team Moving Through the Five Stages
Background and Team Members
A team has been pulled together from various parts of a large
service organisation to work
on a new process improvement project that is needed to improve
how the company
manages and supports its client base. The team lead on this
project is Sandra from the
Chicago office who has 15 years experience as a project
manager/team lead managing
process improvement projects.
The other members of the team include:
Peter: 10 years experience on various types of projects,
expertise in scheduling and
budget control (office location: San Diego)
Sarah: 5 years experience as an individual contributor on
projects, strong programming
background, some experience developing databases (office
location: Chicago)
Mohammed: 8 years experience working on various projects,
expertise in earned value
management, stakeholder analysis and problem solving (office
location: New York)
Donna: 2 years experience as an individual contributor on
projects (office location: New
York)
Ameya: 7 years experience on process improvement projects,
background in
developing databases, expertise in earned value management
(office location: San
Diego)
10. Sandra has worked on projects with Sarah and Mohammed, but
has never worked with the
others. Donna has worked with Mohammed. No one else has
worked with other members of
this team. Sandra has been given a very tight deadline to get
this project completed.
Sandra has decided that it would be best if the team met face-to-
face initially, even though
they will be working virtually for the project. She has arranged
a meeting at the New York
office (company headquarters) for the entire team. They will
spend 2 days getting introduced
to each other and learning about the project.
The Initial Meeting (Stage 1: Forming)
The day of the face-to-face meeting in New York has arrived.
All team members are present.
The agenda includes:
Personal introductions.
Team building exercises.
Information about the process improvement project.
Discussion around team roles and responsibilities.
Discussion around team norms for working together.
Introduction on how to use the SharePoint site that will be used
for this project to share
ideas, brainstorm, store project documentation, etc.
The team members are very excited to meet each other. Each of
them has heard of one
another, although they have not worked together as a team
before. They believe they each
bring value to this project. The team building exercises have
gone well; everyone
11. participated and seemed to enjoy the exercises. While there was
some discussion around
roles and responsibilities - with team members vying for "key"
positions on the team -
overall there was agreement on what needed to get done and
who was responsible for
particular components of the project.
The onsite meeting is going well. The team members are getting
to know each other and
have been discussing their personal lives outside of work -
hobbies, family, etc. Sandra is
thinking that this is a great sign that they will get along well -
they are engaged with each
other and genuinely seem to like each other!
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The Project Work Begins (Stage 2: Storming)
The team members have gone back to their home offices and are
beginning work on their
project. They are interacting via the SharePoint site and the
project is off to a good start.
And then the arguments begin.
Peter has put up the project schedule based on conversations
with only Mohammed and
Ameya on the team. Donna and Sarah feel as if their input to the
schedule was not
considered. They believe because they are more junior on the
team, Peter has completely
disregarded their concerns about the timeline for the project.
They challenged Peter's
12. schedule, stating that it was impossible to achieve and was
setting up the team for failure. At
the same time, Sarah was arguing with Ameya over who should
lead the database design
and development effort for this project. While Sarah
acknowledges that Ameya has a few
years more experience than she does in database development,
she only agreed to be on
this project in order to take a lead role and develop her skills
further so she could advance at
the company. If she knew Ameya was going to be the lead she
wouldn't have bothered
joining this project team. Additionally, Mohammed appears to
be off and running on his own,
not keeping the others apprised of progress nor keeping his
information up to date on the
SharePoint site. No one really knows what he has been working
on or how much progress is
being made.
Sandra had initially taken a side role during these exchanges,
hoping that the team would
work it out for themselves. However, she understands from past
experience managing many
project teams that it is important for her to take control and
guide the team through this
difficult time. She convenes all of the team members for a
virtual meeting to reiterate their
roles and responsibilities (which were agreed to in the kick-off
meeting) and to ensure that
they understand the goals and objectives of the project. She
made some decisions since the
team couldn't come to agreement. She determined that Ameya
would lead the database
development design component of the project, working closely
with Sarah so she can
13. develop further experience in this area. She reviewed the
schedule that Peter created with
the team, making adjustments where necessary to address the
concerns of Donna and
Sarah. She reminded Mohammed that this is a team effort and
he needs to work closely with
the others on the team.
During the virtual meeting session, Sandra referred back to the
ground rules the team set in
their face-to-face meeting and worked with the team to ensure
that there was a plan in place
for how decisions are made on the team and who has
responsibility for making decisions.
Over the next few weeks, Sandra noticed that
arguments/disagreements were at a minimum
and when they did occur, they were worked out quickly, by the
team, without her
involvement being necessary. Still, she monitored how things
were going and held regular
virtual meetings to ensure the team was moving in the right
direction. On a monthly basis,
Sandra brings the team together for a face-to-face meeting. As
the working relationships of
the team members started improving, Sandra started seeing
significant progress on the
project.
All is Going Smoothly (Stage 3: Norming)
The team has now been working together for nearly 3 months.
There is definitely a sense of
teamwork among the group. There are few arguments and
disagreements that can't be
resolved among the team. They support each other on the
14. project - problem solving issues,
making decisions as a team, sharing information and ensuring
that the ground rules put in
place for the team are followed.
Additionally, the team members are helping each other to grow
and develop their skills. For
example, Ameya has worked closely with Sarah to teach her
many of the skills he has
learned in database design and development and she has been
able to take the lead on
accomplishing some of the components of their aspect of the
project.
Overall, the team members are becoming friends. They enjoy
each other's company - both
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while working on the project and after hours via communicating
on email, via instant
messaging, on Twitter, or over the telephone.
Significant Progress is Made! (Stage 4: Performing)
The team is now considered a "high performing team." It wasn't
easy getting to this stage
but they made it! They are working effectively as a group -
supporting each other and relying
on the group as a whole to make decisions on the project. They
can brainstorm effectively to
solve problems and are highly motivated to reach the end goal
as a group. When there is
conflict on the team - such as a disagreement on how to go
15. about accomplishing a task - the
group is able to work it out on their own without relying on the
team leader to intervene and
make decisions for them. The more junior members - Donna and
Sarah - have really
developed their skills with the support and help of the others.
They have taken on leadership
roles for some components of the project.
Sandra checks in with the team - praising them for their hard
work and their progress. The
team celebrates the milestones reached along the way. When
necessary, Sandra provides a
link from the team to the executives for decisions that need to
come from higher up or when
additional support is needed.
The project is on time and within budget. Milestones are being
met - some are even ahead of
schedule. The team is pleased with how well the project is
going along, as is Sandra and the
executives of the organisation.
Time to Wrap Up (Stage 5: Adjourning)
The project has ended. It was a huge success! The internal
customer is pleased and there is
definitely an improvement in how the company supports its
clients. It has been a great 8
months working together...with some ups and downs of course.
Each of the individuals on
the project will be moving to other projects within the
organisation, but no one is going to be
on the same project. They will miss working with each other but
have vowed to remain
friends and keep in touch on a personal level - hopefully to
16. work together again soon!
The team has gotten together in the New York office to discuss
the project, including
documenting best practices and discussing what worked
effectively and what they would
improve upon given the chance to do it again. Sandra has taken
the team out to dinner.
They are joined by the project sponsor and some other
executives who are extremely
pleased with the end result.
The End!
This is a simplistic view of a team working through the five
stages of team development. I
hope it provides some benefit to you.
Remember that at any time this team could revert back to a
previous stage. Let's assume
that another individual joins the team - the team will revert back
to the "forming" stage as
they learn how to work with the new team member;
reestablishing team guidelines, finding
their way again, and learning how to work cohesively as a team.
Or, let's assume that
Mohammed slips back into his old ways of keeping to himself
and not sharing information
with the team - this may cause the team to revert back to the
"storming" stage.
Summary
It is important to remember that every team - regardless of what
the team is working on -
will follow these stages of team development. It is the job of
17. the team leader to help see the
team through these stages; to bring them to the point where they
are working as effectively
as possible toward a common goal.
References:
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The Team Handbook, 3rd Edition (Scholtes, Joiner, Streibel),
Publisher: Oriel
Managing the Project Team (Vijay Verma), Publisher: PMI
Gina Abudi has over 15 years consulting experience in a variety
of areas, including project
management, process management, leadership development,
succession planning, high
potential programmes, talent optimisation and development of
strategic learning and
development programmes. She is Partner/VP Strategic
Solution
s at Peak Performance
Group, Inc. in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Gina blogs at
www.GinaAbudi.com. She has
been honoured by PMI as one of the Power 50 and has served as
Chair of PMI's Global
Corporate Council Leadership Team. She has presented at