Team Development Stages

In a project to set up a new telecommunications network in Kabul, the team members are meeting for the first time. They are polite and somewhat reserved, trying to understand their roles and responsibilities. What action should the project manager take?

• Address conflicts and facilitate team discussions

• Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and project goals

• Encourage independent work with minimal supervision

• Conduct a final review and celebrate the project's completion

During a health project to build a new clinic in Herat, team members begin to experience conflicts over project priorities and methods. Disagreements and competition arise as they try to assert their ideas and influence the project direction. What should the project manager do?

• Facilitate open discussions to resolve conflicts and encourage collaboration

• Monitor performance closely and address emerging issues

• Define clear roles and responsibilities for the team members

• Reassign tasks to avoid conflicts

In an agricultural project to introduce new farming techniques in Nangarhar, the team has resolved their differences and established a cohesive working relationship. They are beginning to collaborate more effectively, understand each other's strengths, and develop a unified approach to achieving project goals. What should the project manager focus on?

• Assign individual tasks to avoid conflicts

• Increase supervision to ensure high performance

• Plan the project closure and celebrate successes

• Encourage team bonding and reinforce collaborative efforts

In a software development project for a financial institution in Mazar-i-Sharif, the team is functioning at a high level of efficiency. They are well-coordinated, communicate effectively, and are focused on achieving the project's objectives with minimal supervision. What action should the project manager take at this stage?

• Focus on maintaining high performance and providing support as needed

• Conduct frequent team-building activities to ensure cohesion

• Address conflicts and facilitate team discussions

• Assign additional tasks to the team members

As a construction project to build a new school in Badakhshan comes to an end, the team begins to disband. They review the project outcomes, celebrate their successes, and reflect on lessons learned before moving on to new assignments. What is the best action for the project manager at this stage?

• Provide opportunities for team members to discuss their experiences and lessons learned

• Focus on resolving any ongoing conflicts

• Facilitate team-building activities to enhance collaboration

• Define clear roles and project goals for the team

In an education project to create new curriculum materials for schools in Bamyan, the team has just been formed. They are learning about the project goals, their individual roles, and the expectations from the project manager. They are cautious in their interactions and are trying to get to know each other. What should the project manager do?

• Focus on maintaining high performance and efficiency

• Plan the project closure and celebrate successes

• Encourage open communication and team bonding activities

• Address conflicts and promote collaboration

During a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) project in Kandahar, conflicts arise as team members disagree on the best methods to implement. There are disagreements and power struggles, but they are beginning to understand each other's working styles. What is the best action for the project manager at this stage?

• Monitor the team's progress closely and provide feedback

• Define clear roles and responsibilities for all team members

• Prepare for project closure and ensure all deliverables are met

• Facilitate open dialogues to address the conflicts and promote mutual understanding