Created by Dr. Lori DeWitt; adapted by Dr. Jennifer Cox

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2. Tuckman, B. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups.
Psychological Bulletin, 63(3), 384-399.

3.  Uncertainty
• Becoming acquainted
• Define group goals
• Leadership?

4. Creativity &
Conflict
• Getting real
• Finding your
place.
• Establish
Leadership

5. Stabilization
• Roles defined
• Norms established

6.  Implementation
• Getting to work
• Enacting plans

7. Deforming &
Mourning
• Acknowledge
achievements
• Disengage from tasks
and members

8. Tuckman, B. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups.
Psychological Bulletin, 63(3), 384-399.

9. A better definition
than the text:
The deterioration of
group effectiveness
that results from in-
group pressure

10. “Groupthink”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYpbStMyz_I

11.  Communicate
 Have written goals
• Task List
• Responsibilities
• Deadlines
 Don’tassume
 Address concerns
openly.

12.  Why CMAT?
 Presentation for
prospective students &
parents
 Careers
 Internships
 Study Abroad

13.  Post #1: Picture
 Comment #1:
Respond to the
pictures of others
 Post #2: Fear or
frustration
 Comment #2:
Suggestions

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