According to Chaneski there are four stages that teams go through; the forming, storming, norming, and performing stages (Chaneski, 2009). As teams are formed there is an introduction and a period of simply getting acquainted and becoming familiar. Once the team has progressed beyond this point they may or may not reach the point of storming, where team members begin to disagree and some conflicts may or may not arise. Even though the storming stage is not a particularly comfortable stage it is often times necessary for teams to learn and grown how to deal with, resolve, and manage conflict. The norming stage allows for an even flow in the team environment where team members share information and begin to have friendly debates and sometimes disagreements. The last stage that teams go through is the performing stage which Chaneski explains as the final stage in which teams function and operate in a highly effective manner (Chaneski, 2009). At this stage, team members have learned to depend on the skill and experience of their teammates (Chaneski, 2009).
I believe that at this point my team has experienced tremendous growth and development. I will be brave and say that we have reached the ‘performing’ stage as outlined by Chaneski (Chaneski, 2009). Group members have begun sharing their real world experiences along with their educational experiences to make for lively and informative discussions. I have learned a great deal of information from all of my team members by sharing information, responding to discussions, and creating a continuous and ongoing dialogue. Chaneski goes on to say that teams at this stage area making decisions as a collective and cohesive unit and all team members understand that at this point they are equally responsible for the success or failure of the team (Chaneski, 2009).
I am looking forward to continued growth and commitment from all of my team members. Until next time, Happy Blogging!! -Evette
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