Barry Oulton explores the four stages of team development and how to accelerate them to improve the performance of your staff and practice.
Every dental practice relies on a cohesive team to deliver exceptional care, but building and maintaining that cohesion isn’t always straightforward.
Teams often go through predictable stages of development, including the ‘storming’ phase, where conflicts, misunderstandings, and growing pains are common. While this stage can be challenging, it’s also an essential step toward achieving high performance.
Helping your team navigate from storming to performing requires intentional leadership, clear communication and a focus on shared goals.
If you want to know how to guide your team through this process and foster an environment where everyone thrives then read on.
The stages of team development
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