Case Study wk 3” The Forgotten Group Member”
Well after reading “The Forgotten Group Member” I think this has some very good examples for group development and the stages that go with it. I would say it would start with forming storming norming, and performing then adjourning.
The forming concept begins as a group is brought together thru some formal selection and initially they talk and get to know one another. They select a leader who gives some direction and have tasks that are assigned for collecting data .There maybe some differences that have to be sorted out and perhaps some sub grouping, but by keeping a set of rules and keeping it simple as to avoid any problems and controversy .Even if there is conflict if it is simple can be resolved efficiently.
The key here is to assign tasks and get them done efficiently as possible to avoid any issues and conflicts this can be accomplished if everyone becomes well orientated and works together defining tasks ,how to get it done and grow as a team to accomplish that goal.
In Storming this is where the group begins to get ideas for the task defining and organizing getting into a group process. Coming up with ideas .Within the group ideas are tossed back and forth and sometimes so is conflict this is where organizing and setting some ground rules to put the effort into motion has to be set.
In the Norming stage the interpersonalizations of a group are characterized by cohesion.
In this process members contribute ideas and try to solve tasks .Leadership comes forward and so called little clicks dissolve as members present their facts and ask questions to one another. If there is great trust then that cohesion develops, and feelings are shared to move in to solving the tasks, as there becomes great sense of accomplishments. You have to be careful though any loss of this cohesion and drive may lead to thoughts of a