Stages of Team Development Lesson Plan PDF

📘 Lesson: Stages of Team Development & Positive Culture 📜 Vocabulary: ​ Team Development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning) ​ Positive Work Culture ​ Conflict Resolution ​ Collaboration ​ Inclusivity ​ Department Assembly ​ I.D.E.A Framework 🎯...

📘 Lesson: Stages of Team Development & Positive Culture 📜 Vocabulary: ​ Team Development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning) ​ Positive Work Culture ​ Conflict Resolution ​ Collaboration ​ Inclusivity ​ Department Assembly ​ I.D.E.A Framework 🎯 Comprehension Goal: Trainees will understand the stages of team development, the importance of a positive work culture, and how collaboration drives business success. 🛠️ Implementation Goal: Trainees will be able to build effective teams, foster a strong team culture, resolve conflicts, and implement brainstorming strategies to solve business challenges. 📌 Subtopics & Exercises: 1.​ Understanding Team Development Stages (20 minutes) ○​ Explain Tuckman’s stages of team development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning). ○​ How teams evolve and why each stage is crucial for growth. ○​ Discuss the role of a leader in guiding teams through each stage. 2.​ Impact on Small Businesses: ○​ Efficient teams increase productivity and creativity. 🧠 ○​ Structured teams reduce turnover and improve collaboration. 3.​ Activity: ○​ Group Discussion: Share a personal experience of being on a team—what worked and what didn’t? ○​ Trainee Exercise: Create a timeline showing how a team progresses from forming to performing. 2.​ Creating a Positive Work Culture (20 minutes) ○​ What defines a positive culture (Trust, Inclusivity, Transparency). ○​ Role of leadership in setting the tone. ○​ Recognizing and rewarding contributions. 3.​ Impact on Small Businesses: ○​ Enhances team morale and reduces turnover. 🧠 ○​ Creates an inviting space for innovation. 4.​ Activity: ○​ Group Brainstorm: What are 3 ways to improve team culture in a business? ○​ Role-Play: Teams simulate a company meeting that reinforces positive values. 3.​ Mastering Conflict Resolution (20 minutes) ○​ Discuss common causes of conflict (e.g., miscommunication, competing goals). ○​ Review the 5 conflict resolution styles (Competing, Collaborating, Compromising, Avoiding, Accommodating). ○​ Teach active listening techniques. 4.​ Impact on Small Businesses: ○​ Reduces downtime caused by team disputes. 🧠 ○​ Promotes healthy collaboration and problem-solving. 5.​ Activity: ○​ Scenario Role-Play: Teams act out a conflict scenario and practice resolving it using a conflict resolution style. ○​ Self-Reflection: "Describe a time you experienced a workplace conflict. How was it resolved?" 4.​ Department Assembly & Operations Deep Dive (20 minutes) ○​ Explain the function of different business departments (Sales, Marketing, HR, Operations). ○​ Discuss how cross-departmental collaboration drives success. ○​ Introduce the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for teams. 5.​ Impact on Small Businesses: ○​ Helps small businesses organize their teams effectively. 🧠 ○​ Encourages inter-departmental collaboration for holistic growth. 6.​ Activity: ○​ Team Exercise: Assign roles to trainees and simulate an operations meeting where each department provides an update. ○​ Group Challenge: Develop a department structure for a small business with 10 employees. 5.​ Brainstorming Effectively with a Team (20 minutes) ○​ Ground Rules for Brainstorming i.​ Imagine a perfect world with no limits—what would you create? (Spark Creativity)​ ii.​ Quantity over quality (Create a storm of ideas—no idea is stupid) iii.​ Focus on one outcome at a time iv.​ Respect all ideas and provide constructive feedback (Ask investigative questions) v.​ Build on each other’s ideas (Collaboration over competition) vi.​ Prioritize Quality after Brainstorming (Review and refine ideas) vii.​ Develop a clear action plan: Start/End Dates, Resource List (People, Places, Tools), Role Assignments, Risk Analysis (Proactive vs. Reactive) viii.​Execute and review results (What worked and what could be improved) ○​ Julia's Brainstorm Framework - IDEA (Inspire, Develop, Execute, Assess) i.​ Start with Purpose: Identify the goal or solution you are trying to achieve. ii.​ Get Out Your Feelings: Encourage every idea without judgment—creativity comes from openness. iii.​ Properly Communicate What You Need: Clarify resources, support, or information needed for success. iv.​ Resource Planning: Identify the tools, platforms, and people necessary for execution. v.​ Endurance/Stamina: Teach persistence—great ideas often face setbacks before they succeed. vi.​ Patience/Delayed Gratification: Help trainees understand that results may take time. vii.​ Commitment: Encourage ownership of ideas, win or lose. viii.​Execution: Put the plan into action and measure outcomes. ix.​ Reflection: Review the process—what kept the idea alive, and what could have made it thrive? ○​ Team Collaboration Techniques ○​ Highlight the importance of inclusivity during brainstorming sessions. 6.​ Impact on Small Businesses: ○​ Helps teams generate innovative ideas that solve real problems. ○​ Promotes a culture of collaboration, ensuring every voice is heard. 🧠 ○​ Increases the speed of idea execution through structured processes. 7.​ Activity: ○​ Group Brainstorming Session: Teams will select a real business challenge and apply Julia's framework to generate solutions. ○​ Idea Pitch: Each team will present their top idea and explain their execution plan.  ○​ Feedback Round: Peers will ask questions and provide constructive feedback using the framework. 🔗 Bonus: AI Prompts for Business Communication Improvement: 1.​ “Can you restructure my team-building strategy for clarity?” 2.​ “Can you suggest ways to communicate a conflict resolution policy?” 3.​ “Can you rephrase my brainstorming session summary for a presentation?” 4.​ “Can you draft an email that encourages team members to participate in a culture-building event?” 5.​ “Can you reformat my team development process into a LinkedIn post for business owners?” 📹 Video Resources: (Add curated playlist or YouTube links) ​