Blog Week 6

50 Years in the Trenches: Five Lessons on Teamwork | IndustryWeek

https://www.industryweek.com/talent/teamwork/article/22015086/50-years-in-the-trenches-five-lessons-on-teamwork

From my experience with groups, I would have to say the hardest group to leave was band concessions (Band Boosters).  While in this group, we overcame challenges, built friendships, and supported our children in the band.  It was the most difficult to leave because it was so much fun.  During the downtimes in the concession stand, we joked around and talked about family and life challenges.  At the end of every year, we participated in a banquet and dance for the students.  The adults danced the night away with the students.  Being a part of the Band Boosters had its challenges because of all of the personalities within the group.  However, we always seemed to find a solution.  We participated in lock-ins, where the students stayed up all night playing games and other activities, fundraisers, concession stand, and marching competitions.  There were cliques within the boosters, but when it came time to pull together to accomplish tasks, we were a well-oiled machine.  Upon leaving the group, I have maintained some relationships as casual friendships.  Other relationships have dissolved.  However, every relationship ended on a happy note, wishing everyone well, and when seeing them out in the world I greet them as I would an old friend.  

Fundraising - Boosters vs. Band — Round Rock Dragon Band Boosters

http://dragonbandboosters.com/boosternews/2016/8/17/fundraising-boosters-vs-band

Adjourning from this group of colleagues I will wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors and thank them for the support they have provided to me.  Adjourning is an essential part of teamwork because you build relationships through teamwork.  It is difficult when a relationship just ends with no goodbye.  

So long, farewell: Podcasts about saying goodbye | CBC Radio

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastplaylist/so-long-farewell-podcasts-about-saying-goodbye-1.4972908

Comments

  1. Anthony SingletonOctober 18, 2020 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Rebecca,
    It is always great when you can gain friendships from being apart of a team. I think it allows the process of team forming to have a positive outcome and also helps the team avoid or be able to handle conflicts.

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  2. Anthony SingletonOctober 28, 2020 at 11:20 AM

    Hi Rebecca,
    I really appreciate your blog post and responses when I post as well. It has been great taking this course with you and providing each other feedback to further understand the topics. I wish you much success in all of your future endeavors.

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