Ezeugo Okechukwu David
Application of Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development in a Human Resources Department
American Intercontinental University
09/27/2017
ABSTRACT
Human resources departments are often charged with maintaining the atmosphere of teamwork throughout an organization but how is that persona affected when the human resources department must come together during a merger to combine company policies they have adamantly developed and enforced? We will examine Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and how the Human Resources department works thru each stage as they are combined and must decide which policies to keep and which to dismiss.
A merger is a stressful process not only for the shareholders of companies but …show more content…
To provide direction for the newly merged team, it is essential that a leader be designated to assist the team as it moves thru the stages of development (Lee, 2017). The leader can be a member of the group or someone else that can provide direction, guidance and also be someone that employees can share their ideas and frustrations with. Once a leader has been identified, and in an effort to build a cohesive team and address these natural emotions, the first task as a newly formed team will be to work a project that, while important, will be more of an exercise that allows everyone to understand each other’s strengths and become familiar with their teammate’s working …show more content…
As with the forming stage, team members in the adjourning stage may feel some hesitation or apprehension due to the uncertainty of what their role in the organization will be after the project (Businessballs, 2017). It is important during this final phase that leadership recognizes the needs of the team and that they may vary from person to person in the group; offering congratulations and support as appropriate for the successful completion of the project. In this phase team members will be looking toward upcoming project or returning to previous groups and in for our scenario there may be a restructuring of the department as a result of the merger. Thus working relationships may end in the same manner and causing a mourning period that is not uncommon (Fine, 2017). Leadership needs to be cognoscente of these feelings and handle them appropriately. Our examination of the stages of team development according to Tuckman provides a brief insight into how team designs should be approached; with strong direction and support but also with understanding and compassion. While team development may seem cumbersome and time consuming, the designation of a team also provides
Application of Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development in a Human Resources Department
American Intercontinental University
09/27/2017
ABSTRACT
Human resources departments are often charged with maintaining the atmosphere of teamwork throughout an organization but how is that persona affected when the human resources department must come together during a merger to combine company policies they have adamantly developed and enforced? We will examine Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and how the Human Resources department works thru each stage as they are combined and must decide which policies to keep and which to dismiss.
A merger is a stressful process not only for the shareholders of companies but …show more content…
To provide direction for the newly merged team, it is essential that a leader be designated to assist the team as it moves thru the stages of development (Lee, 2017). The leader can be a member of the group or someone else that can provide direction, guidance and also be someone that employees can share their ideas and frustrations with. Once a leader has been identified, and in an effort to build a cohesive team and address these natural emotions, the first task as a newly formed team will be to work a project that, while important, will be more of an exercise that allows everyone to understand each other’s strengths and become familiar with their teammate’s working …show more content…
As with the forming stage, team members in the adjourning stage may feel some hesitation or apprehension due to the uncertainty of what their role in the organization will be after the project (Businessballs, 2017). It is important during this final phase that leadership recognizes the needs of the team and that they may vary from person to person in the group; offering congratulations and support as appropriate for the successful completion of the project. In this phase team members will be looking toward upcoming project or returning to previous groups and in for our scenario there may be a restructuring of the department as a result of the merger. Thus working relationships may end in the same manner and causing a mourning period that is not uncommon (Fine, 2017). Leadership needs to be cognoscente of these feelings and handle them appropriately. Our examination of the stages of team development according to Tuckman provides a brief insight into how team designs should be approached; with strong direction and support but also with understanding and compassion. While team development may seem cumbersome and time consuming, the designation of a team also provides