Group Development Comparison

Group develop is an interesting study.  After reading and comparing these processes to the processes that our class has undergone there were many similarities on how to create an effective group.  The first one that stuck out to me was Kurt Lewin's Individual change process.  After taking our tests and seeing how our personality works with others, I believe that Kurt's three step process of disabling your defense, changing your mindset, and adapting your comfort level are all effective strategies to create and effective group.  The Next model that stuck out to me was Tuckman's Stages.  This model I believe is what compares directly hand in hand with the tests that our class has undergone. This model really appeals to a group that doesn't know each other very well.  The next effective model is Fisher's theory of decision.  I really like how this model is broken down into the four stages.  Groups members meet each other and get to know one another, then conflict and debate about the task at hand.  Then the next stage the group's social roles become apparent and a conclusion is reached.  Out of all of the models I believe that this one relates to the most realistic "real world scenario."  The next effective model for group development is Gersick's Punctuated equilibrium.  This model establishes a framework of behavioral patterns that allow the group to develop a project.  Then through experience and research it allows the group to come up with ideas that transitions the group to meet satisfied expectations.  Not all of these models go along with the tests that we demonstrated in our class, but these are the models that I believe will create positive group development.  These models are effective with people who don't really know each other very well, but are laid out to accomplish the task at hand.