Adjourning Stage

 

In the "adjourning" stage the project is coming to an end and the team members are moving off into different directions (abudi, 2010). I go back to my daughter’s wedding, when my daughters and I worked closely together for months. As we got down to the adjourning phase of the project, I was sad. Although we could celebrate our accomplishment, the time we had spent together over the past several months would be coming to end. I had to remind myself --- it’s not good-bye, it’s see you later.

I took a break in my master’s program so the individuals I am going through this journey with now is different from before. I hope to continue through the few classes left with these individuals. I feel like you get a small glimpse into your colleague’s life through the discussion and blog post. I will wish each of them the best with many blessings!

The adjourning stage is essential for the group to say “goodbye” and achieve closure. A time to rejoice over all the accomplishments of individuals and the group as a whole. During this stage of the process some group members who have bonded may be sad as the process comes to an end. They will miss working with each other but have vowed to remain friends and keep in touch on a personal level - hopefully to work together again soon! (abudi, 2010)

Reference:

Abudi, G. (2010, May 9). The Five Stages of Team Development: A Case Study. Retrieved from Project Smart: https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.php

Conflict Resolution

Differences of opinion and clashing goals are inevitable in any relationship. But how the partners handle the disagreements that arise determines whether their bond will grow stronger (O’Hair, Wiemann, Mullin, Teven, 2018, pg. 216).  Healthy debate serves a real purpose in that it helps individuals and groups make smarter decisions (O’Hair, Wiemann, Mullin, Teven, 2018, pg. 216). As I think about the conflicts/disagreements in my professional life, I am continuously attempting to ensure the staff are being supported but at the same time providing the best care for children in the program. I become frustrated when I do not see them treating the children with respect --- talking at them instead of talking to them. Like was mentioned in the discussion topic --- not allowing our(mine) duties as educators overshadow our(mine) opportunities to engage with the children on a respectful, responsive level is vital. What classroom techniques could I share with my teachers to assist them in their approach with the children?

1.     The non-violent communication technique is a strategy I definitely am going to apply for conflict resolution. Applying this technique when speaking to my staff will allow for me to get my point across in a more empathetic compassionate manner, remaining calm even under stressful conditions.  

2.     The 3R’s – Respect, Response, Relationship --- What more can be said, using these three techniques in our everyday interactions with all individuals will create more productive communication with or without conflict.  

Reference:
O’Hair, D., Wiemann, M., Mullin, D. I., & Teven, J. (2018) Real communication (3^rd. ed). New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s.