This episode brings together topics from three previous episodes: 9, 34, and 35. I explain the connection between Stages of Group Development (episode 9), Three Elements Teams Need to Succeed (episode 34), and the Leadership Continuum (episode 35). Understanding all of these together and can help your team move into the Performing Stage and become amazing and more creative.

What You’ll Learn

• When to adjust your leadership style according to the group's stage of development
• Why you shouldn't always intervene when your team is in conflict

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

• Free Cheat Sheet about Leadership Styles
• From Conflict to Resolution: Managing and Mediating Conflict at Work workshop Amy's leading in Milwaukee on April 26, 2016
• Climer Cards
• Tuckman, B. W. and Jensen, M. A. C. (1977) Stages in small group development revisited. Group and Organization Studies 2; 419-427.
• Episode 9: Stages of Group Development
• Episode 34: Three Elements Teams Need to Succeed
• Episode 35: Leadership Styles Continuum

The Weekly Challenge

Download the Cheat Sheet and teach your team about the stages of group development, the leadership styles, and about task, process, and relationship. Then, invite feedback on your leadership style.