Natural Project Management

Interpreting Team Dynamics Through Nature

Joanne Aaronson, PMPPMI NIH ChapterApril 11, 2012NATURAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT1Introduction to team dynamicsThe Role of DiversityThe Natural WayPerspectiveAddressing the stages of group dynamicsDedicationQ & AAgendaIntroductionTeam DynamicsIntroduction to team dynamicsThe Role of DiversityThe Natural WayTeam Dynamics - The Natural WayModel developed by Bruce Tuckman (1965)*Stages of group development include:FormingStormingNormingPerforming(Adjourning)

*wikipedia.org/Tuckmans_stages_of_group_developmentTeam Dynamics - Stages of DevelopmentSelecting the team membersforming stageEstablish:goals,mission,values andvision as the team basisWandering aimlesslyTeam Dynamics - PerspectiveForming Stage.Based on parameters Mission, etc.ResourcesTimingLocation(s)LogisticsRoles/responsibilitiesTransition plan to endComing togetherLearning reward behaviorLearning to ShareBecoming a Team Member.Diversity: It takes all kinds to make a teamNatural team playersSomeone has to carry the loadSome give us the coats off their backs!Who does the heavy lifting?Office MascotsSlow and steady wins the race.. Battle for position and statusforming stage..Team CompetitionHerding Cats!Storming Stage..I dont think so..I know who I am, no competition hereThe team is chugging alongNorming stageWorking TogetherSled TeamNorming Stage.Follow the Leader (Whats your role?)OrganizationalBehavioralWhats ok or notInter-functionalWith other groupsUse of facilities(kitchen, bathroom, copier)Leads to RESPECTCooperation Team Rules are establishedLets get down to businessperforming stageThe team becomes a TeamNatural PerformersPerforming Stage.Learned behavior to succeed/rewardMotivation (To rewards rather than away from punishments)Curiosity & InquisitivenessAn inner child is importantBuddies forever (Sharing and caring!) The team members disbandAdjourning stageReturning to baseDisbandingAdjourning Stage."UNTIL ONE HAS LOVED AN ANIMAL, PART OF THEIR SOUL REMAINS UN AWAKENED

DedicationJoanne Aaronson, PMPIntuitive Life Coach (Personal/Professional Development)Certified from the Institute for Intuitive Studies, Virginia Beach (EIIS)Over 20 years as a project manager, coaching /mentoring success in organizations, teams and projectsStarted Life Transformations, LLC in 2002EmpowerChangeNow Newsletter in 2007 to further mission of empowering change joanne@empowerchangenow.com or 703-624-0130