Teamwork and its benefits

Teamwork And Its Benefits
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Teamwork and Its Benefits
“Activities in an organization require a lot of interaction and communication between the people involved” (Tohidi, 2010). This helps to build a team capable of going all the way to achieve a common and ultimate goal.
STAGES OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Forming, storming, norming and performing were the four forms of group development (Tuckman, 1965) until a fifth was added called adjourning (Tuckman & Jensen, 1977). These Stages explain how a team grows over time.
Forming:
During this stage, the team is put together; individuals are formal to each other. They get to know one another and rely on the information granted to them by the leader. Here the leader sets team goals.
Storming:
The team members try to show their strengths. They are concerned with the impression they make, rather than trying to complete the task at hand. Tension could arise at this stage, and it is imperative for the leader to exercise control.
Norming:
The team members get to know each other’s strength and weaknesses, and how they can complement it. There is a feeling of teamwork at this stage; relationships are built, where team members are comfortable with each other.
Performing:
The team is mature at this stage. Its members understand their roles and responsibilities. They are more productive, looking for ways of self-improvement to move the team forward and achieve extraordinary goals.
Adjourning:…