This is the third blog in the team development series. This time we are going to talk about the second stage of the Tuckman model of team development: storming.
In the first stage of team development people come together in a team for the first time. They have yet to get to know each other and are defining their positions in relation to each other.
The storming stage in team development
In de tweede fase van teamontwikkeling, storming, wil het team weten wat ze gaan en hoe ze dit gaan doen.
In this stage, conflicts arise and tensions mount. The role of the leader revolves around resolving disputes and developing constructive discussions. The team overcomes difficulties among themselves by encouraging active listening, guiding debates, and ensuring that different perspectives are recognised.
What is required of you as a leader when conflicts arise?
In executive coaching, I help leaders be resilient in the face of adversity, maintain focus and cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where differences are valued.
What forms of work do you apply in the Storming stage?
It helps you transform your personal irritation into curiosity. It invites cooperation instead of opposition, it affirms the other person; the other person feels heard and appreciated. Another nice bonus: often even better ideas emerge, than if you had only pushed your own idea through!
To help you with this, I have previously written a blog about the 'Yes, and..." exercise.
A fun and insightful exercise to do with your team is:
- Train yourself to detect your critical or stubborn side. Notice how often you hear yourself saying 'yes, but...'. Notice what effect it has on your interlocutor.
- Practice in situations where the other person comes up with a proposal to find the 2% you can agree to.
- practice with 'yes, what I like about your proposal is... AND [tell how you want to build on this]
Are you curious about the third phase in team development, Norming? Keep an eye on the website, this blog will follow soon!
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