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1. Orientation

When teams are formingeverybody wonders WHY theyare here, what their potential fitis and whether others will acceptthem. People need some kind ofanswer to continue.

2. Trust Building

Next, people want to knowWHO they will work with--theirexpectations, agendas andcompetencies. Sharing buildstrust and a free exchange amongteam members.

3. Goal/RoleClarification

The more concrete work of theteam begins with charity aboutteam goals and each member'srole. Team and definitions cometo the fore. WHAT are thepriorities?

4. Commitment

At some point discussions needto end and decisions must bemade about HOW resources,time, staff - all the bottom lineconstraints - will be managed.

5. Implementation

Teams turn the corner when theybegin to sequence work andsettle on WHO does WHAT,WHEN and WHERE in action.Timing and scheduling dominatethis stage.

6. High Performance

When methods are mastered, ateam can begin to change itsgoals and flexibly respond to theenvironment. The team can say,"WOW!"

7. Renewal

Teams are dynamic. People gettired; members change. Peoplewonder "WHY continue?" It'stime to harvest learning andprepare for a new cycle of action.

CREATING STAGES SUSTAINING STAGES

Drexler/Sibbet

Team Performance™

model

Resolved● Purpose● Personal fit● Membership

1.Orientation

WHYam I here?

Unresolved● Disorientation● Uncertainty● Fear

Resolved● Mutual regard● Forthrightness● Spontaneous

interaction2.

Trust Building

Unresolved● Caution ● Mistrust ● Facade

Resolved● Explicit assumptions● Clear, integrated goals● Identified roles

3. Goal/Role

ClarificationWHAT

are we doing?

Resolved● Shared vision● Allocate resources● Organizational decisions

4. Commitment

HOWwill we do it?

Unresolved● Dependence● Resistance

Resolved● Clear processes● Alignment● Disciplined execution

5. Implemen-

tationWHO does WHAT,WHEN, WHERE?

Unresolved● Conflict/confusion● Nonalignment● Missed deadlines

Resolved● Flexibility● Intuitive communications● Synergy

6. High

PerformanceWOW!

Unresolved● Overload● Disharmony

Resolved● Recognition● Change mastery● Staying power

Unresolved● Boredom● Burnout

Unresolved● Apathy● Skepticism● Irrelevant competition

7. Renewal

WHY continue?

8.5 TPModel © 1994 Allan Drexler & David Sibbet