Sometimes we become members of groups that are effective and efficient. These groups are often hard to say goodbye and are very rare in life. I have had the privilege of being parts of groups that I wish I did not have to say goodbye to. The adjourning part of team development was emotional. I was a volunteer at a soup kitchen. During this time I worked with a team to provide meals to less fortunate people. I enjoyed every minute of it. We faced some difficult times during the summer but the team I was working with made it worth while. At the close of the program, I was recognized as a shining star. This made me feel so special and made it even harder to say goodbye.
Leaving a team can be just as hard as being part of a team. I think as I finish my courses here at Walden leaving my team will not be as hard but will always be apart of me as I continue my career and education and as professional educator.
Shorlone,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your informative blog posts. The knowledge that we gain from one another through this experience is invaluable. Not only by sharing our experiences, but offering each other encouragement as we deal with difficult subjects. Thanks again, I hope that we have opportunity to work together in the future.
Sincerely,
Amanda