WK5 DQs

STG 390 WK4 DQ1. 150 words or more

Identify and explain one of the four stages of group and team development. Why is this stage important to team development? On the last day of the topic, post the final value of your team portfolio.

REPLIES 100 WORDS OR MORE

A Ariel Fuller

There are four stages of group development, but the one I feel that needs to be discussed deeper is the storming stage. The storming stage is a very important stage in the development because it focuses on the commotion and the interpersonal conflicts as the group dynamics are formed and the members race for their ideas to be recognized (Tsuei , 2022). In this stage the boundaries are tested and the arguments that is going on is very mandatory. The group leader is assigned in this stage and they will give the rest of the group members their parts to do in the assignment and everyone must work together and be on one accord. In the storming stage there is also where everyone come together and put down when everything will done and when everyone should meet together to make sure everyone part is ready to be submitted to the group leader (Tsuei , 2022). 

B Aminata Mansaray

The norming stage is one of the four stages of group and team development. During this stage, team members establish common ground and understand each other's strengths and weaknesses. Team members may develop a sense of unity and a shared commitment to the team's goals. Communication becomes more open and respectful, and compromise and collaboration often resolve conflicts (Robbins et al., 2019). The norming stage is essential to team development because it helps to establish a strong foundation for the team to work together effectively. At this point, the team has formed a solid foundation to build, and everyone is on good terms with one another. The team can reduce misunderstandings and promote positive relationships by establishing norms and guidelines. During the norming stage, the team must establish clear goals and roles for each member. This will guarantee that everyone is pulling in the same direction and that their efforts are being adequately appreciated (Robbins et al., 2019). Additionally, during this stage, it is essential to establish effective communication channels to ensure everyone is informed and that concerns can be addressed promptly.

C Christian Phillips

In Group and Team development there are four stages, forming, storming, norming, and performing. Of the four stages, I personally like the storming phase as I believe it is the most critical. The storming phase, otherwise known as the conflict phase is critical to the team's developing and getting on the same track. It requires the members to be honest with one another about concerns and issues and the group is closer to determining the best course of action. Usually, during this time, a leader is produced that can make compromises when and where needed and can also usually get everyone to buy in. Tension often breeds new ideas and can invoke critical thinking. Walter Lippmann, a journalist, once said “When we all think alike, then no one is thinking.” (Beebe et al, 2021) Proof that conflict creates new ideas and allows the group to properly ascend into the performing stage. In our groups for this class, we had a minor conflict stage as we sought a group leader and divided the tasks. There was miscommunication since we had to type messages and not all of us were on at the same time, leading to delays and other mishaps. By Thursday we moved from the storming stage right into norming.