Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing

It is now quite apparent that effective communication is key in order for us to achieve results as a team. Clarity of direction has also helped in two ways. First, there is no longer confusion as to what tasks need to be carried out and what results we need. Secondly, it is now easier to know those hiding under the guise of confusion not to do anything or take direction. A major culprit is Ali. Even though we clearly set aside tasks that we need to do we are all yet to feel his impact in any way. Ata on the other hand is an exchange student from Germany and his English is not so good so now that we understand that, we try to spend a bit more time explaining and clariying things with him and he's really doing quite better.

I feel we are just getting out of the storming stage (casualty=Ronja) and gradually into the Norming stage of team development. Lets see what will happen next week.