Making the most of the Adjourning Stage

As some groups disband and disassemble in this stage, others will take on another projects (O' Hair, D., & Wiemann, M., 2012, p.258). in the adjourning stage of my current groups at work, I am keeping an eye out for members who's trust I have felt. While others are reflecting on their accomplishments and saying there farewells, I am  using this time to also commence the forming stage of my next team project. I introduce ideas of new projects and use our successes in our current team to strengthen the bond and belief that we as a team can accomplish great things. I plan to do the same with my colleagues in my masters program as well. I have kept the links of my past and present classmates so that I may be able to understand their passions on a frequent basses. As we enter new job positions with our new held degrees and/or to just grow as a professional, I would hope to one day travel the country and meet with them to discuss issues in our field years down the line.

Resources

O' Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's.

Strategies for Effective Communication

I have found that the principals of the center for nonviolent communication have aided me in my wanting to become an effective communicator. People who practice NVC have found greater authenticity in their communication, increased understanding, deepening connection and conflict resolution. (The Center for Nonviolent Communication, n.d.).

I communicate with many people on a daily basis at work and half of those  people I work with , I have meet for the first time. For example, different cultures and perspectives add to the conflicts that I must think of when I talk t them. I have used the NVC  main principle of the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart. Even if I am faced with a dispute, practicing this ideology has cleared my mind. Cleared my mind of anger and hatred. Both factors that can blind any positive communication skills that I could engage in.

My colleague at work. We have had many conflicts as far as misunderstandings since I have worked in my current job. Now, we are very close as we have become a very great team. I feel that not only I, but she also just put her guard down. I had to put all our past differences in the past and engage in effective communication with an open mind and heart. I also try to show my enthusiasm to others at work with a smile, something that I did not do as often. My non verbal communication skill of showing a smile has made me more approachable as well.

 

References

The Center for Nonviolent Communication. (n.d.). The center for nonviolent communication. Retrieved from www.cnvc.org