W1_Norbert _Tuckman Analysis Assignment

W1_Norbert Eze _Tuckman Assessment

By norberteze on November 03, 2012

I.      PROBLEM RECOGNITION, DEFINITION AND EVALUATION

To know current performance situation of developmental stages of the team, the application of Tuckman model was applied and evaluated.

II.    DEVELOPMENT OF FEASIBILITY ALTERNATIVES

I applied the application of the Tuckman Model of “Forming, Storming, Norming and performing” to complete the assessment.
Alternatives are:

·         Forming

·         Storming

·         Norming

·         Performing

III.   DEVELOPMENT OF OUTCOMES FOR EACH ALTERNATIVE

From the assessment, the following were the outcomes; I used the form specified by Dr Paul D. Giammalvo

·         Forming………….24

·         Storming…………22

·         Norming…………26

·         Performing………21

IV.   SELECTION OF A CRITERION (OR CRITERIA)

The section of the criterion is based on the highest of the four scores above which indicate the stage the team operate higher at this moment of analysis.

V.    ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF THE ALTERNATIVES

Based on my survey, the analysis and comparison of the alternatives are shown below:

Forming:

In the first stages of team building, the forming of the team takes place. The individual's behavior is driven by a desire to be accepted by the others, and avoid controversy or conflict. Serious issues and feelings are avoided, and people focus on being busy with routines, such as team organization, who does what, when to meet, etc. But individuals are also gathering information and impressions - about each other, and about the scope of the task and how to approach it. This is a comfortable stage to be in, but the avoidance of conflict and threat means that not much actually gets done.

Storming:

The team members enter the storming stage in which different ideas compete for consideration. The team addresses issues such as what problems they are really supposed to solve, how they will function independently and together and what leadership model they will accept. Team members open up to each other and confront each other's ideas and perspectives. In some cases storming can be resolved quickly. In others, the team never leaves this stage. The maturity of some team members usually determines whether the team will ever move out of this stage. Some team members will focus on minutiae to evade real issues.

Norming:

The team manages to have one goal and come to a mutual plan for the team at this stage. Some may have to give up their own ideas and agree with others in order to make the team function. In this stage, all team members take the responsibility and have the ambition to work for the success of the team's goals.

Performing:

It is possible for some teams to reach the performing stage. These high-performing teams are able to function as a unit as they find ways to get the job done smoothly and effectively without inappropriate conflict or the need for external supervision. By this time, they are motivated and knowledgeable. The team members are now competent, autonomous and able to handle the decision-making process without supervision. Dissent is expected and allowed as long as it is channeled through means acceptable to the team.

VI.  SELECTION OF THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

From my quantitative analysis using the Tuckman model, the team is operating in “Norming” stage which has the highest scores of 26.

PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND POST-EVALUATION OF RESULT

Based on the analysis carried out I will re-evaluate the teams developmental stage in week 20 to revalidate the decision taken above.

References:

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadstl.html

www.chimaeraconsulting.com/tuckman.htm. Chimaera Consulting Limited 2001