You just need an observation/insight based on your experience during the collaborations and drawing on theoretical texts to supplement your collaborations. We don’t need a detailed breakdown.These theories are great for giving a name to these natural occurrences.
Reflect on why did you team up with the people you teamed up with.
The 5 stages of group development:
#1 Forming Stage: Introductory Stage: Everyone is careful and polite
#2 Storming Stage: Conflicts & resentments start to arise
#3 Norming Stage: Everyone gets used to working with their partners
#4 Performing Stage: Members are confident and motivated
#5 Adjourning Stage: People start missing their groups
The 5 dysfunctions of a team:
# Absence of Trust
# Fear of Conflict
#Lack of Commitment
#Accountability: Behavioral & Performance
#Inattention to Results
The Risks of Collaboration
Social Loafing:
Diffusion of responsibilities – Individuals performance
Groupthink: When certain group members dominate the conversation
False Consensus Effect
Conflict Management:
Compromising
Withdrawing
Smoothing
Forcing
Non-violent Communication:
Feelings, Needs, Requests, Empathy
Collaborative theory texts: