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Group Dynamics and Team Development
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Forming Stage
Characterized by orientation and getting acquainted. Uncertainty is high during this stage. Handling strategies include ice-breaking activities and clear communication of team goals.
Storming Stage
Characterized by conflict and competition as group members become more assertive. Handling strategies include conflict resolution techniques and reinforcing team objectives.
Norming Stage
Characterized by the development of close relationships and cohesiveness. Handling strategies include the establishment of norms and encouraging commitment to the team.
Performing Stage
Characterized by a mature and organized team working towards shared goals. Handling strategies include delegating tasks effectively and encouraging autonomy within the team.
Adjourning Stage
Characterized by disbanding of the team after achieving its goals. Handling strategies include recognition of individual and team contributions and reflection on lessons learned.
Role Conflict
Occurs when there are incompatible demands placed upon an individual relating to their job. Handling strategies include clear communication about role expectations and providing resources for role management.
Conformity
Tendency of group members to align their opinions with what they believe is the group consensus. Handling strategies include promoting open dialogue and cultivating a culture of constructive disagreement.
Social Loafing
Phenomenon of individuals exerting less effort when working in a group than when working alone. Handling strategies include defining individual responsibilities and implementing individual accountability measures.
Group Polarization
Tendency of a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members. Handling strategies include promoting diversity of opinion and encouraging critical evaluation of ideas.
Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon in which the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Handling strategies include promoting independent thinking and creating an open environment for debate.
Collective Efficacy
Group's shared belief in its conjoint capacities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given levels of attainment. Handling strategies include setting challenging yet attainable goals and celebrating small victories to build confidence.
Interpersonal Trust
Refers to the level of trustworthiness and supportive intentions between team members. Handling strategies include building personal relationships and demonstrating reliability and competence.
Communication Patterns
Refers to the flow of information within the team and the utilization of different methods (verbal, non-verbal, written). Handling strategies include establishing clear communication channels and encouraging feedback.
Task Interdependence
The degree to which team members rely on one another to accomplish tasks. Handling strategies include well-defined roles and responsibilities and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Leadership Styles
Influences the way leaders interact with their team and the strategies they use to motivate and guide them. Handling strategies include adapting style to team needs and fostering leadership at all levels.
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