Summary: Many of us have heard about the four stages of team development. In this episode, you’ll discover what to do at each stage as a leader or team member to maximize performance of the entire team. Guest: Susan Gerke from GoTeam This model originates with Bruce Tuckman in the 1960’s Forming Storming Norming Performing Susan and I discuss the issues at each stage above and the actions that both team members and leaders can take in order to maximize team performance. There are several options when conflict emerges: Reform the team Do good Feel good Deal with the conflict There are also several ways that change itself can happen to a team: Leadership changes Membership changes Changes to the purpose and goals of the team Resources The I in Team* by Susan Gerke Go Team by Susan Gerke and David Hutchens What’s one action you will take to be more proactive with your team’s development? Feedback On this topic: http://coachingforleaders.com/139 Comments, questions, or feedback: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback (949) 38-LEARN Question from Kris: Ive been involved in in management position for the last 8 years. Now I have received a job proposal to work for another project in a much more advanced role. As you can understand I feel really flattered and at the same time a bit confused weather I am ready for this step up or not. Now my question is: What do I need to take in consideration, what can I do take my confusion away and what kind of training will assist me in my conquest to become a senior leader? Check out the new leader tag on the site The First 90 Days* by Michael Watkins 42 Rules For Your New Leadership Role* by Pam Fox Rollin Spend time talking to people in your organization Dale Carnegie or Coaching for Leaders Thank you to David Wissore, Cameron Thomson, Joseph Silva, Tera Pickett, Victor Cosmescu, Scott Ambrose, Mary Underwood, Heidi Palalay, Sean Severson, Sarah Stulga, Charlie Griffies, Jane Muszynski, Venice Williams, Douglas Farrell, Victor Arredondo, and Nathan Nelson. Thank you to Jonathan for your kind review on iTunes. If youd like to leave an honest review as well, you can do so on iTunes at http://coachingforleaders.com/itunes or Stitcher at http://coachingforleaders.com/stitcher.
