MANUAL TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND NEGOTIATION

TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND NEGOTIATION

Growth.

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Maturation.

We will now look at how to identify the evolutionary stage a team is in.

3.4.1. Creation of the team

In a newly created team, individuals initiate interpersonal relationships of cooperation, hierarchy and affection at the first level. People's behaviour is generally cautious, respectful and each member questions himself/herself about the effect he/she is likely to have on the other:

Am I accepted, am I recognised for the role I am entitled to according to my abilities and expectations?

Mia feels strange, she is waiting in anticipation. At the same time, each member takes an x-ray of the other members and the possible role they will play in the group. Mia notices Eric and soon realises that they are not going to be like-minded.

1. Birth or creation of the team.

This is a very important moment for a positive start to the process of group identification, which is essential for achieving group cohesion.

- Objectives and targets are set. - Functions are distributed. - The role of the coordinator is vital in conducting this initial phase of the group.

2. Growth

In this phase, team members have a clear place in the team. Deeper

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