Effective Groups & Teams

Have you heard of Tuckman's model of team formation?

• Yes

• No

What does the storming stage refer to (Tuckman's model)?

• Everyone is getting along and working towards the goal

• Group members are getting to know eachother

• Group members are facing resistance, finding their place within the group and experiencing conflict

• Group members are proud of their accomplishment and putting an end to their teamwork

Teams require clear expectations and outline for their projects

• True

• False

Positive leadership can look like:

• Micromanaging every task in direction of the goal

• Helping the team work towards their common goal

• Sharing information relevant to the tasks with the team

• Criticizing every step of the process

Leaders should (when possible) promote self-led projects:

• Yes

• No

Self-led projects allow team members to feel:

• Like they are doing all the work, but not getting credit

• Promotes sense of importance

• Like they are helping leadership work towards the goals of the organization

• Higher levels of satisfaction in their roles

Teams who have members who are socially motivated are more effective?

• True

• False

Do you think virtual teams are as effective as in-person teams? Why?