Group Dynamics Case Study

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Principals of Group Dynamics With Thomason Health System establishing an on boarding team to facilitate the implementation of an electronic medical record system it is important to take into consideration group dynamics. Groups can be made up of different individuals that are coming together to accomplish a specific goal, "group dynamics refers to the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of a group. Group dynamics concern how groups form, their structure and process, and how they function" (Advameg, n.d.) In developing teams it is a good idea to have a basic sense of the various stages that occurs when establishing a team and having awareness throughout the stages helps leadership understand the reasons for team members behaviors The second stage is storming, and in this stage the team members begin to voice their opinions and differences as well as aligned themselves with others who share their same beliefs. This is an important stage for the team because team members will begin to become more involved with one another, and when they voice their concerns they can feel like they are being represented and understood. The third stage is norming in the stage team members begin to establish a shared common commitment to the purpose of why the team is there they can establish their overall goals and how the goals are going to be achieved. In the fourth stage known as performing the team works effectively and efficiently to gather towards achieving the goal. In the stage leadership styles become more indirect since members begin to take on a stronger participation and involvement within the groups process. In the Final stage the members as well as the organization recognize that the team has achieved the goal that was sent out to be accomplished. (McNamara, n.d.) Strategies The Onboarding Team Can

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