The Final Stage- Adjourning

Working toward a common goal is a rewarding experience. The five stages of team development effective team building requires the group to successfully complete all stages of team development from the initial meeting of introductions to the final stage of adjourning (Abudi, 2010). As the group works through the development process, coming together to brainstorm, sharing ideas, and looking for acceptance trust is earned. The team leader must ensure the group is respectful of individual ideas, learn to problem solve, collectively, and settle into their roles and responsibilities in the team.
As the project comes to an end the group comes together to reflect and evaluate the project’s success or shortcomings. Adjourning, the final stage in team development, leaves some happy, sad remorseful or without emotion. At the project’s completion joining one another for a celebratory farewell brings closure to a chapter of life and the possibility of future undertakings. There is a likelihood we will remain in touch due to the close bond formed during the project. 
  The discussions and blogs posts have added to my professional development. Even though I have never met any of my colleagues face-to-face I have developed a connection with them and look forward to familiar names as each new class begins. As the conclusion of my studies at Walden nears
References:

Abudi, G. (2010, May 9). The five stages of team building: A case study. Retrieved from ProjectSmart.Co.Uk: http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.html


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jamie lockett said…
I too get excited when I recognize a name of one of my colleagues in the same class that I am. I have found that I do have a lot of the same people in my classes and it really helps me connect and get to know them as a person because like you said we never get to meet face to face.
April 13, 2014 at 8:45 AM
Felicia Evans said…
I agree that this Walden experience has been a great one. It would be nice for colleagues to remain in touch and share stories of success. We each have a common goal to become the best professionals in education and the relationships and bonds developed make parting such sweet sorrow.
April 13, 2014 at 12:03 PM
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