STAGES OF A TEAM-BUILDING PROGRAM
Now that we have briefly discussed the Four Cs of team performance, we will discuss what to do at each stage of a team-building program to ensure its success. These stages are labeled: Preparation, Start-Up and Data Gathering, Data Analysis and Problem Solving, Giving Feedback, Action Planning, and Follow-Up. In each stage there are a variety of alternatives available depending on the nature of the problem and the circumstances of the team.
1. Preparation
Goals. The goals are to explain the purpose of team building, gain commitment for participation, and do preliminary work for the team-building workshop. Commitment will increase if people understand clearly why the team-building program is being proposed ...