| STAGE |
CHARACTERISTICS |
LEADERSHIP
STYLE |
TECHNIQUE |
| Forming |
-initial stage
-getting to know people
-forming goals |
-supervisory
-inspirational -creating enthusiasm
-facilitating |
-brainstorm -be enthusiastic
-give high quality programme
-ice break |
| Norming |
-negotiating space, values positions and roles
-group guidelines |
-facilitating -setting goals |
-create situations to test and challenge group
-discuss, link, jointly create limits |
| Storming |
-battling for position
-questioning, asserting, rebelling |
-facilitating
-conflict resolution
-focusing and refocusing |
-active listening -talking circles
-conflict resolution techniques |
| Reforming |
-recommitment on a higher level
-group can be stronger |
-mentoring and coyote teaching |
-positive reinforcement
-refocus when necessary |
| Performing |
-group productivity
-climax of goals |
-loose guidance
-provide feedback and opportunities for evaluation |
-monitor instructions provided
-assist with particular skills where necessary |
| Consolidating |
-true evaluation stage
-retaining successful, abandoning unsuccessful |
-supervise and focus evaluation sessions
-organize feedback and lead group to conclusions and recommendations |
-talking circles
-evaluation activities
-provide solitude to promote reflection |
| Closing |
-process of finalizing and proper closure |
-affirming accomplishments
-providing and leading ceremonies
-looking ahead
-identifying opportunities |
-ceremonies -symbolism
-traditions
-forward link to next step must be addressed |
| Realigning |
-carrying the energy and spirit into a new cycle |
-linking to another task or outside opportunity |
-pointing out ways to live up to what has been learned |