W1_Segun_Tuckman Assessment
1. Problem
Recognition, Definition and Evaluation
To determine which of Tuckman’s Stages or Phases our team is in
and use that to determine which LEADERSHIP STYLE is appropriate for me to be
using. There are four stages of Team Development – Forming, Storming, Norming
and Performing. In order to determine in what stage a team is, 32 questions
must be must be answered by each member of the team.
Table 1 Showing outcome of
the 32 questions on Tuckman’s Team Formation stages.
Based on above table, the
team is currently in the Forming stage, with the highest score of 32.
1.
Develop
of the Feasible Alternatives
The Feasible alternatives leadership styles to be adopted in
this stage of team formation are:
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Transactional
d)
Laissez-faire
2.
Develop
the outcomes for each alternative
Based on the survey result, my team, BISTRO 12, is currently at
the Forming stage. We have high spirit and enthusiasm. Subtly however, the
minute details of how the team will function effectively is not yet clear,
hence, anxiety can be felt within every member. The best leadership style to be
adopted at this stage is Autocratic. With apparent lack of clear direction, this
is the stage at which the team leader should make decisions as soon as possible,
retain responsibilities and ‘tell’ the team members what to do.
3.
Selection
of the acceptable criteria. (You need to
complete this
4.
Analysis
and comparison of the alternatives
Autocratic leader makes decision and assumes responsibility
within reasonable time without having to wait unduly for other members that
lack clarity on what to do.
Democratic leader are characterized by lengthy decision making
process because of the attitude to involve everyone in decision making. We are
already running behind our plan, we cannot afford further delay arising from
our decision making process.
Transactional leader is not ideal for now because it is based on
motivating followers through a system of rewards (carrot) and punishments
(stick). However, no punishment should be administered in a situation where
clarity is lacking on details of requirements and it may be too early to give
award based on exceptional performance.
Laissez-faire leader leaves team members to work on their own;
this is not advised at this stage since the stage of mastery has not been
reached yet.
5.
Select
the preferred alternative
The preferred alternative is Autocratic leadership style during
team’s forming stage.
6.
Performance
Monitoring & Post Evaluation of Result
Teams performance would be would be tracked on weekly basis via
SPI and CPI
Reference
I.
Leadership Style and
Team Development Stages
Retrieved from:
II.
Stages of Team
Development
Retrieved from:
III.
Different leadership
styles for different team development stages
Retrieved from:
IV.
Leadership Styles
,Choosing the Right Style for the Situation
OK Segun, not bad for your first posting. You did miss step 3, which was to determine what was the acceptable criteria we were going to use to determine- 1) Which phase we are in and 2) Which management style is appropriate, but otherwise, your analysis and conclusions are correct.
ReplyDeleteYou also followed the APA formatting in all but reference #4.
Looking forward to your W2 posting NLT Monday night.....
BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta