The last year of college I had the pleasure of working
with a team which was a high-performing one. We had minor conflicts but we were
able to work them out. This team was unlike the others I worked on. The other
teams had members who were studying different majors. This team I was on the
last year of college consisted of everyone studying the same major. I don’t
know if this made a difference of why this team was more effective than the
others, but it was. When we adjourned we were happy and sad. We were happy to
finally be finishing and obtaining a degree. We were sad because we knew this
would be the last time we would be in the same setting like this and we had
sort of became like family. We celebrated by having a party in our last class.
We promised to keep in touch, which some of us have. The adjourning stage lets
you know that you’ve made it to the end, whether it was successful or not, it’s
finally finished.
When it is time to adjourn from my colleagues, I’m
sure it will be bittersweet. I haven’t gotten to know any of them personally,
but we have formed friendships through discussions and blog assignments. I know
I will miss communicating with them on a
weekly basis.
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I think with teams having things in common especially your major, it is easier to work through conflicts. It seems like when we are in the adjourning stage that it is always bittersweet. Sad to say so long but happy to be moving on and heading to the next phase. I have learned so much through my colleagues. I feel that I have had more of a relationship with my colleagues online, than I have ever with ones in the classroom. - Brittany
Hi Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI personally think that when we are involved in a group that has things in common, the group will tend to be more engaging and more effective. In your case, everyone has the same major therefore automatically you all shared a bond. This is how I have felt since I started my Master’s program. I have learned so much from my colleagues as we all share similar hopes and dreams.
Thanks for sharing!
Erika
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteYour adjourning stage sounds similar to mine and forming a close knit family as you mentioned with people over a long period of time makes saying goodbye hard. I also believe what counts is the part of keeping contact with each other. You never know when these people will re-enter your life again during your lifetime. I can recall leaving a military base and saying goodbye to friends and then walk onto another base and run into friends I haven’t seen in years! Great post.
It was a pleasure to work with you during this course and get to know you. I agree that I haven't gotten to know any of my colleagues personally but have acheived a relationship with some through the use of discussion. I hope to have future courses with you.
ReplyDeleteHi, I just wanted to thank you for all your feedback and input during this course and hope to have you in future courses. I also wish you success in your career in the early childhood field. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmber Pascua
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI too enjoyed reading your blog and discussion posts. I wanted to say thank you for your thoughts, and comments we shared throughout this course also. The experiences we shared is greatly appreciated and I wish you the best as you continue your education and your professional journey!