From all the groups I had to leave,
the high-performing ones were the hardest to say goodbye to. The groups with clear established norms were
where I felt there was a comfortable, trusting, and respectful atmosphere. The group that was hardest to leave was the
group I had with my colleagues at work.
We had regular meetings where we all knew exactly what our tasks
were. This allowed us to work fast and
efficiently, with very little conflict.
The minor conflicts we had were quickly solved and all members were
always satisfied with the results. This
group had no clear leader as we all worked together and equally contributed to
the meetings. There was a very trusting
relationship between us because we all had one same goal: doing what was best
for our students. Leaving this group was
very difficult for me because it was a place where I could share my ideas
knowing that they would be discussed and not simply rejected.
Adjourning from the group of
colleagues I have formed while working on my master’s degree in this program is
going to be a difficult task for me.
Actually, I have to take a few months off and I am already worried about
not being with the same colleagues in discussions when I come back. I feel that we have formed a trusting team by
working together and regularly discussing ideas.
Adjourning is an essential stage of
teamwork because it allows us to reflect on our accomplishments. I also believe that having a gathering to say
good-bye to a team I have been working with for a long time allows the
relationship to change from being a professional relationship to a more
friendly and casual one.
