Stage 4: Perform

Now that the team has established its interperu00adsonal norms, it becomes an entity capable of diagu00adnosing and solving problems and making decisions.u00a0 Stage IV is not always reached by management teams.u00a0

Feelings

  • Excitement about participating in team activities
  • Working collaboratively and interdependently
  • High trust and friendship
  • High creativity
  • Sense of team strength and confidence
  • Sharing leadership
  • Pride in team accomplishments
  • Performing at high levels

Team Concerns

  • How will senior management respond to our recommendations?
  • What will happen to the team upon completion?
  • How can we continue to do good things together?

Development Ideas

  • Introduce more advanced group process & problem-solving technique
  • Overcome barriers to effective teamwork
  • Manage change
  • Use personal development techniques
  • Vision
  • Creative thinking
  • Explore the new role of leader as trainer, coach, and mentor