Prior To Beginning Work On This Discussion, Read Chapter 16

Prior To Beginning Work On This Discussion Read Chapter 16 Of The Nor

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 16 of the Northouse course text, which looks at team leadership. Also, read Chapter 2 of the Oedekoven et al. course text, which reviews teams, teamwork, and leadership styles. In addition, read The Stages of Group Development: A Retrospective Study of Dynamic Team Processes, which provides information about using the Tuckman stages of group development model. Watch the 12 Angry Men - Original Live TV Version 1954.

Apply different scenes of the movie or short film to each of the stages of group development as formulated by Tuckman, as discussed in Chapter 2 of Leadership Essentials. Describe at least one lesson that you learned about leading a group through hard times. Your discussion post should be 250 words.

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The dynamics of team development and leadership are critical to the success of any group effort, especially when facing challenging circumstances. The Tuckman model of group development—comprising forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning—provides a valuable framework for understanding how teams evolve over time and how effective leadership can facilitate this progression.

In the film "12 Angry Men," various scenes exemplify each stage of Tuckman's model. The initial forming stage is reflected in the jurors' integration into the jury room, where their roles are undefined, and their attitudes are cautious and tentative. A pivotal scene where Juror 8 begins to challenge the initial consensus underscores the storming phase, marked by conflict and emerging disagreements as members express differing opinions. As the dialogue evolves, scenes where jurors negotiate and establish shared norms depict the norming stage, leading to increased cohesion. The jury’s collective problem-solving and commitment to justice exemplify the performing stage, where the group functions effectively toward their goal. Finally, the farewell scene illustrates adjourning, leading to closure as the case concludes.

A key lesson from this analysis is that leadership during hard times involves patience, the ability to manage conflict, and fostering a safe environment for open communication. Juror 8's calm persistence and encouragement of dialogue helped the group navigate their disputes towards consensus. This highlights that effective leaders remain resilient, facilitate understanding, and promote collaboration even when the group faces significant adversity, ultimately guiding the team toward success.

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