Into/Conclusion

Group Development

Performance Stage and Observable Behaviors

The team will know it is at the performing stage when all previous stages has been completed and when friction or sudden occurrences cannot disrupt performance. Forming, storming, and norming are the previous stages that would have to be completed in order to take action within the performing stage. Forming stage will be complete once the team fully understands each team member’s roles or responsibilities and the team start to work together putting forth the effort to get to know their new colleagues. “Storming stage will be complete once the team starts to resolve their differences, respect your authority as a leader, and appreciate colleague’s strengths” (Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing, 2017). Norming stage will be complete once the team begin to see progress towards the goal and are able to ask for help and to receive constructive feedback. The performance stage is reached when hard work leads to the achievement of the team’s goal by not letting any interference disrupt performance. During the performance stage, the observable behaviors would be fully functional teams, the understanding of all roles, and organize the tem. “Other observable behaviors would be members that can work individually, in a subgroup, or as a team overall and the understanding of each other’s strengths, weaknesses, and insights, into group processes” (Forming Effective Groups for Advocacy, 2017).

Group Conflict

Working in a group requires good communication. A group has many dynamics but ultimately the same goal which is to complete the project at hand completely and on time. Creating a team charter can ensure that we are all on the same page but does not eliminate the chance of conflict among the group. “Conflict occurs when one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party” (Kinicki & Fugate, 2016). Conflicts will arise while communicating with the group. Online classes provide a way to communicate with peers via message boards but the tone of our messages can be interpreted differently depending on who reads them.

Conflict Solutions

In this educational group dynamic, the most common conflict comes when trying to decipher what the assignment or task involves. Each individual can read the instructions provided by the instructor differently. It is important for everyone in the group to agree on the instructions, how to divide the work, and what the final product will look like. Conflicts during the project can be both a hindrance and beneficial. When one individual feels they are correct and their view cannot be changed, they should take a moment to listen to others and consider other ideas. Incorporating the ideas of others in the group can lead to a positive result of the conflict.

Conflict Appropriate Amount

Not enough conflict or too much conflict can determine the outcome of a project. A lack of conflict can mean that the group is just in a rush to finish the project and do the minimum to turn in the project. The end result will reflect a lack of creativity. Too much conflict in a group dynamic can slow down progress. The project will suffer due to a lack of teamwork among the group. “A balanced amount of conflict can produce a positive outcome and a better grade on a project” (Kinicki & Fugate, 2016).

References

Kinicki & Fugate. (2016). Organizational Behavior (1st ed.). Chino, CA. McGraw-Hill.

Forming Effective Groups for Advocacy. (2017). Retrieved on March 2, 2017, from, https://www.nabz-iran.com/en/content/page/lesson-one-leadership-relationships-groups-5

Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing. (2017). Retrieved on March 1, 2017, from, https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_86.htm