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The best way to introduce a new team to one another is to follow the Tuckman Model of Team Development. The model is a roadmap for teams to follow to help them solve complex issues, meet goals, and grow together. This method is best for developing a team to communicate effectively and work together. The model consists of five key steps:

-Forming- the meeting of team members and understand where they fit in the structure of the team.

-Storming - Period in which tension may form between team members from different personalities.

-Norming - Conflict resolution process- the team then begins to work better with one another.

-Performing- How the team invests toward achieving their goal and operates as a team.

-Adjourning- The dispersion of the team

Challenges within a team project typically occur during the storming phase of Tuckman's model. When the team members personalities start to clash, and they can no long effectively communicate with one another.

In order to perform well, the team needs to connect with one another to an extent, which is called cohesion. "In most cases, cohesiveness is essential for team effectiveness because it encourages members to work together to reach the same goal. Social and emotional bonds between members help to maintain consistent work efforts, steering everyone toward the same objective. A cohesive team is more motivated, communicates better, and reports higher levels of satisfaction than less cohesive teams" (Neck p 188).

The best way to handle challenges or a non-cohesive group is by providing a team charter for their projects. A charter is a specific document used to outline the team's purpose, project benefits, objectives, and timeline. If the charter is developed between the Forming and Storming stages of Tuckman's Model, it can be used to give clear direction to the team. "Managers are responsible for ensuring that team members have been given clear direction and feel confident enough in their roles in order to achieve the goals of the project described in the charter efficiently and effectively" (Neck p 189). Agree or not?

Works Cited:

Neck, Christopher. Organizational Behavior: A Skill-Building Approach