Adjourning Stage in Team Building

Adjourning stage is very important in group building because it’s the last stage where people have been used to each other, develop a close relationship and see one another as a family. It looks at the team from the perspective of the well-being of the team rather than from the perspective of managing a team through the original four stages of team growth. It’s usually very difficult for some people to let go of the group members.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with some people that to leave them took the grace of God because of the success of the group. I remember a church that some people and my husband and I started together some years back. We still try to follow up in one way or the other with them to see how the church is increasing and having success in all aspects. It gladdens our hearts when we hear how people are making progress. It’s always good to keep in touch because it strengthens one and also motivates one to take more responsibility and to be more supportive in any other group one finds herself in future.

At the beginning of every course, I look for the names that I am familiar with because of the connection and understanding that I have with my online colleagues even though I look forward to learn and connect with the new colleagues. It would be really nice if we can keep in touch with our colleagues after we finish our master degree. I see us as a family.

References:

 Abudi, G. (2010). The five stages of team development: A case study. Retrieved from http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.html