1. Stages of Team Development
4/12/02
Stages of Team Development
Estimated time required: .5 hours
Goal
Introduce team members to the concept of team building and that it is a process of developing a group of individuals into a team. To build awareness that this process has definite stages and that the team will operate differently at each stage. Each of these stages build on each other.
Highlights of the Session
Stage 1 Dependency - Orientation
Stage 2 Conflict - Organization
Stage 3 Coherence - Communication
Interdependence - Problem Solving
Process
Equipment needed: Flip chart, flip chart markers (various colors), overhead projector
40 Hour Team Training

2. Why Teams? Higher quality decisions Better quality products
4/12/02
Why Teams?
Higher quality decisions
Better quality products
Improved processes
Blend knowledge together
More autonomy
Support for actions
Overhead Master
40 Hour Team Training

3. Elements of a Team Tasks People Learning what the task is.
4/12/02
Elements of a Team
People
How people feel about each other.
How people expect each other to behave.
The commitments that people develop with each other.
The kind of assumptions that people make about each other .
The kinds of problems that people have in joining forces with each other in order to get work done.
Tasks
Learning what the task is.
Mobilizing to accomplish the task
Doing the work
Overhead Master
40 Hour Team Training

4. Stages of Team Development
Participant Handout

5. Stages of Teams

6. Characteristics of a Good Team
4/12/02
Characteristics of a Good Team
They have a shared goal that is worthwhile to them
They have fun
They celebrate their accomplishments
They move toward a vision
They are focused
They are excited
Overhead Master
40 Hour Team Training

7. Stages of Team Development
4/12/02
Stages of Team Development
People Task
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Dependency
Conflict
Cohesion
Interdependency
Orientation
Organization
Communication
Problem Solving
Overhead Master
40 Hour Team Training

8. Stages of Team Development
4/12/02
Stages of Team Development
People Task Leadership
Dependency
Conflict
Cohesion
Interdependency
Orientation
Organization
Communication
Problem Solving
Directing
Coaching
Supporting
Delegating
Overhead Master
40 Hour Team Training

9. Dependency Stage - 1 “I” Needs “We” Needs “It” Needs “I” Needs
4/12/02
Dependency Stage - 1
“I” Needs
“We” Needs
“It” Needs
“I” Needs
Be valued
Be accepted
Be effective
Be Respected
Feel Safe
“I” need not satisfied
What are we doing here?
Let’s get organized
What is our goal?
What do they expect us to do?
40 Hour Team Training

10. Conflict Stage - 2 “I” Needs “We” Needs “It” Needs “I” vs “We” Needs
4/12/02
Conflict Stage - 2
“I” Needs
“We” Needs
“It” Needs
“I” vs “We” Needs
Concerns about control
Autonomy vs Team Rules
How much do “I” have to give up for “We”?
Can my need for self-esteem be met here?
“I” need not satisfied
My idea is, my way is …
Win-lose conflict positions
Leader centered decisions
Use past solution to current problems
40 Hour Team Training

11. Cohesion Stage - 3 “I” Needs “We” Needs “It” Needs “We” Needs
4/12/02
Cohesion Stage - 3
“I” Needs
“We” Needs
“It” Needs
“We” Needs
Cohesion becoming important
Members defend each other
Win-win atmosphere
Single leader less visible
Shared authority and power
Potential for Groupthink
Working on “We”
“and” vs “but” or “or”
More maintenance acts:
gatekeeping
harmonising
compromising
encouraging
40 Hour Team Training

12. Interdependency Stage - 4
4/12/02
Interdependency Stage - 4
“I” Needs
“We” Needs
“It” Needs
Balance:
Basic I, We, It needs being met
Balance between personal autonomy and Group needs
More attention to task completion
More experimentation
More interest in life of team
Indicators
Interdependence; working together and independently
Many supporting comments
Free exchange of information
Open conflict over ideas
Members at ease and enjoy time together
40 Hour Team Training

13. Stages of Team Growth Knowns Interdependency Cohesion Unknowns Trust
4/12/02
Stages of Team Growth
Knowns
Interdependency
Cohesion
Trust
Unknowns
Conflict
Dependency
Fear
40 Hour Team Training

14. Stages of Group Development
4/12/02
Stages of Group Development
Dependency
Orientation
Dependent
Why are we here?
What is our purpose?
Concern with other members
Key Issue: Inclusion
Conflict
Dissatisfaction
Counterdependent
Feelings of frustration and anger
Negative reaction toward leader
Slow task accomplishment
Key Issue: Power/Control
Cohesion
Resolution
Independent
Resolve issues in relation to tasks
Develop feelings of trust, respect and harmony
Build self-esteem
Key Issue: Mutual Respect
Interdependency
Production
Interdependent
Eager to be a part of the team
Autonomy/interdependence
Recognize, challenge & support each other’s competence & accomplishments
Key Issue: Friendship / Intimacy
Overhead Master
40 Hour Team Training

15. Team Building Communication Stages of a Team Goals Team Expectations
4/12/02
Communication
Stages of
a Team
Goals
Team
Expectations
Relationships
within a Team
Team Building
Interdependency
between Teams
Team
Work
Decision Making
within a Team
Trust
Conflict
Management
40 Hour Team Training

16. Phases of Team Development
4/12/02
Phases of Team Development
Individual
Team
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Boss
Leader
40 Hour Team Training