Chapter 34. HOW TEAMS DEVELOP AND HOW YOU CAN HELP THEM

In the last chapter, we introduced a model that describes how groups become teams. The model is sort of interesting, and its real value comes in understanding how to apply it to your situation to diagnose what is happening within your team so that you know what to do as the leader to inspire your team to higher performance.

This chapter is focused on giving you a clear vision of where your team is at the moment and offering you practical suggestions for how to move it to the next stage of development.

Forming: The Transition from Individual to Group

What you may notice in the Forming stage:

  • Members often feel anxious and uncomfortable.

  • People don't know each other well yet.

  • Tasks aren't clear. ...

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