John Whitmore's Team Development Model

The video introduces Sir John Whitmore's model of team development, which includes three stages: Inclusion, Assertion, and Cooperation. The Inclusion stage involves team members' desire to fit in, leading to anxiety. The Assertion stage is marked by individuals asserting their personalities, causing potential conflict. Finally, the Cooperation stage focuses on achieving high performance through teamwork and conformity. The model is compared to Tuckman's stages, offering a unique perspective on team dynamics.

What are the three stages of Sir John Whitmore's model of team development?

Describe the inclusion stage in Whitmore's model.

What feelings do team members experience during the assertion stage?

How does the cooperation stage differ from the previous stages?

What challenges do leaders face during the high performance stage?

In what ways is Whitmore's model similar to Tuckman's model?

Why is it important to understand Whitmore's model of group development?