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Stage 1 : Forming
Stage 2 : Storming
Stage 3 : Norming
Stage 4 : Performing
Stage 5 : Adjourning

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 A common goal.
 A clear plan.
 Effective use of resources.
 Good leadership.
 Each member makes unique contributions.
 Effective communication.
 Creativity.

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 Individual. The individual who is responsible
for the outcome makes the decision.
 Minority. A subgroup of the team makes the
decision.
 Majority. Majority rule is usually obtained by
voting or polling. This method works best with
larger groups.
 Consensus. Each person agrees to support the
decision, though all may not agree. Consensus
is the process most likely to ensure that each
person’s input is valued, heard and considered.
 Unanimous Consent. Unanimous decisions
occur when all agree without reservation. They
are easier for trivial matters, but very difficult for
important situations.
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 Traditional. One leader, who directs subordinates.
Leader typically is the only one who “speaks”.
 Participative. Leader is closer to individual
workers.
 Flat. There is no “leader”. All members are equal.
The leadership “moves” with the situation to the
worker with the most expertise in a given subject.
 Consultant. student team and its instructor.

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 Focus on purpose.
 Be an effective team member.
 Plan well and effectively utilize resources.
 Run effective meeting.
 Communicate effectively.
 Promote team harmony by development a positive environment.

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 Did the team accomplish its goal?
 Were results of a high quality?
 Did the team grow throughout the process?
 Evaluate the team leader.
 Evaluate the other members of the team.
 Evaluate your own contribution to the project.

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