Think about which aspects of the groups made for the hardest good-bye. Are high-performing groups hardest to leave? Groups with the clearest established norms? Which of the groups that you participated in was hardest to leave? Why?
I am curious to read other's responses to this week's blog assignment. In general, I don't find it hard to say goodbye to any professional or study groups. I have worked with highly productive and functioning groups, large groups, smaller groups, people who turned out the be great friends, etc. However, I assume that most people would find leaving groups hard to because of the sense of fulfillment, belonging and accomplishments they bring.
What sorts of closing rituals have you experienced or wish you had experienced?
I have experienced a several closing rituals such as a potluck, praying, partying, making a mural, ceremony with a plaque, etc. The more I reflect on them the more I conclude that I keep my farewells simple and I look forward to the next journey. Maybe it is because I think that the journey is more important and relevant than the end.
How do you imagine that you will adjourn from the group of colleagues you have formed while working on your master's degree in this program?
With sincere wishes of success in their endeavors.
Why is adjourning an essential stage of teamwork?
Above all I think the adjourning stage is important because it is reflection. The adjourning stage is the closure we need to reflect and grow based on our new experiences and learning.
HI, I agree with you in regards to adjourning is the stage of closure. The most important part of this adjourning I find is the ability to identify what went right and what needs to be re-evaluated for the next time. Adjourning also gives the team a way to acknowledge the teams success.
ReplyDeleteYour honesty about not finding it difficult to say goodbye to a group is refreshing! I can say that some groups I will have no problem adjourning while on the other hand I do not want to leave groups or teams that are high-performing! I think it gets more difficult for me the longer the group or team has been together! Do you think that time together would make a difference for you?
ReplyDeleteHi Robin, Yes, I think time would make a difference and I have made great friends in the groups I have been involved. However, we become personal friends that once collaborated or worked together, and now we have personal connections to each other. Does that make sense?
DeleteI find it hard to say good bye to some groups and others I have no problem. I guess it depends if you make a connection with a professor or other classmates that really makes a difference to each individual. I have had classes in the past that I hated to see the class end, this being one of those classes. I have really enjoyed Dr. Parrish and all of her insight and helpfulness throughout this time. I hope everyone achieves their goals and continues to reach for the stars!!
ReplyDeleteMisty Rolland