High
performing groups are very productive. As a result, it is hard to leave because the group members work well together. The group established norms that became part of the group members' behavior.
As a result, group members are used to working together. I was a member of group that worked with parents. When the group adjourned, I kept in contact with the members.
What sorts of closing
rituals have you experienced or wish you had experienced?
One of the closing rituals during adjournment is to have a party. Our group had a celebration to celebrate the group's efforts and accomplishments. The group was positive and the adjournment was a happy occasion.
How do you imagine that
you will adjourn from the group of colleagues you have formed while working on
your master's degree in this program?
I plan to adjourn with my fellow scholars at graduation. I have been in classes with some of the people my entire time at Walden. Therefore, I would like to meet some of them at graduation.
Why is adjourning an
essential stage of teamwork?
Adjourning
is the stage in team development that “provides the team the opportunity to say good bye to the members” (Abudi, 2010). Adjourning signifies that the team has completed its tasks. This finalizes the work of the team.
Reference
Abudi,
G. (2010). The five stages of team development: A case study. Retrieved from
http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.html
Geneen,
ReplyDeleteI agree that high productive groups perform the best. When these groups perform at a high productive rate things get done positively, proficiently and in a timely manner. I know when I've worked with groups that perform at a high productive rate I have a hard time leaving the group. Nice post.
Geneen,
ReplyDeleteA agree a great way to end a collaboration is to have a party. A party can anything from a potluck to a banquet. I live and work in the city of New Orleans, and here there is a tendency to have a potluck for any and every occasion. It's a very celebratory town.
I always love a good party myself and what better way to adjourn will your fellow classmates than at graduation. It is always nice to finally be able to meet people face to face after only communicating online for so long.
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