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Forming
Team members are introduced and begin getting to know each other Goals and tasks are established Generally polite behavior among members Norms are not understood
Storming
Members are sizing each other up and may feel more comfortable and voice their views Members may compete for team roles May argue about goals or how they should be accomplished May choose sides against other members
Norming
Once issues are resolved, agreement occurs around team norms and expectations Trust and common interests are developing Roles and objectives are clarified and understood
Performing
Members make contributions and are motivated by results Leadership is shared according to members knowledge and skills Norms and culture are well understood Tasks get accomplished effectively and efficiently
Also Important
Eye contact Always direct your visual attention to the person with whom you are conversing or listening. Body language Always keep your body in attention. If your body is slouched, your attention span may slack and your listening skills may weaken. Responses When asked, answer questions in complete sentences. Repetition Repeat specific comments said by the person with whom you are conversing or listening. Gentility Be kind. People appear to be good listeners when they want to listen to others. If you look like you're listening "just because," then your listening skills will appear less than perfect.
In life, when faced with failure, sometimes it is appropriate to work harder and put in more effort. Sometimes it is appropriate to change strategy and try something different. And sometimes it is appropriate to do both. Never give up when faced with failure Fast and consistent will always beat slow and steady Work to your competencies Compete against the situation, not against a rival. Pooling resources and working as a team will always beat individual performers
Moral: Its people's attitude that makes place of work, a hell or heaven to them!! 'Help and Seek Help' is what that makes all the difference to each individual's life...and makes our lives hell or otherwise. Success and happiness is all about effective team-work...