{"id":3053,"date":"2023-02-19T16:11:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T16:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontobusiness\/chapter\/apply-it-10-1-what-is-a-team\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:50:46","slug":"apply-it-10-1-what-is-a-team","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontobusiness\/chapter\/apply-it-10-1-what-is-a-team\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It 10.1: What Is a Team?","rendered":"Apply It 10.1: What Is a Team?"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Understand the difference between a group and a team&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Understand the difference between a group and a team<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Recognize different kinds of teams&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Recognize different kinds of teams<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Recognize the stages of team development&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Recognize the stages of team development<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Understand what contributes to team success&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Understand what contributes to team success<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>Team Development<\/h2>\r\n<p>Dell Technologies\u2019 Neurodiversity Hiring Program demonstrates how modern organizations are rethinking team composition to leverage diverse talents and perspectives.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\" aria-label=\"Watch It\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api \"><\/script>\r\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><iframe id=\"tpm-plugin-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU\" class=\"cc-media-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wYw0VqT07JU?enablejsapi=1 \" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"3p-plugin-target-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU\" class=\"p3sdk-target\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><script type='text\/javascript' src='\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/ajax.js?cc=1&cc_minimizable=1&cc_minimize_on_load=0&cc_multi_text_track=0&cc_overlay=1&cc_searchable=0&embed=ajax&mf=13915070&p3sdk_version=1.11.7&p=20361&player_type=youtube&plugin_skin=dark&target=3p-plugin-target-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU&vembed=0&video_id=wYw0VqT07JU&video_target=tpm-plugin-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU'><\/script><\/p>\r\n\r\nYou can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Principles+of+Management\/Transcriptions\/Dell+Technologies+Neurodiversity+Hiring+Program_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \u201cDell Technologies Neurodiversity Hiring Program\u201d here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/section>\r\n<h3>How might Dell's teams progress through Tuckman's five stages of team formation differently than traditional teams?<\/h3>\r\n<section class=\"textbox recall\" aria-label=\"Recall\">\r\n<p>The five stages of team formation are:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>forming<\/li>\r\n\t<li>storming<\/li>\r\n\t<li>norming<\/li>\r\n\t<li>performing<\/li>\r\n\t<li>adjourning<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<p>[reveal-answer q=\"542190\"]Click to Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<\/p>\r\n<p>[hidden-answer a=\"542190\"]Dell's neurodiversity-inclusive teams likely experience some of Tuckman's stages in unique ways due to their intentional support structures. During the Forming stage, Dell provides an \"accommodated skill-based interview process,\" suggesting that Dell is thinking about integration even before team formation.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Storming stage might be more structured and supported than in traditional teams, with career coaches helping to navigate early communication challenges and interpersonal dynamics. As one employee mentions, they felt like \"part of the team\" from day one, indicating that Dell actively manages potential storming conflicts.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Norming stage appears to be facilitated through explicit accommodation and understanding that \"everyone's different, learns differently, and delivers differently.\" Rather than leaving teams to figure out their own norms, Dell provides guidance and support to establish inclusive practices.<\/p>\r\n<p>Finally, the Performing stage seems to be achieved through continued support and recognition of individual contributions. As one employee notes, they can \"contribute meaningfully to a project\" while understanding how their work fits into the overall picture. This structured progression through Tuckman's stages, with built-in support systems, helps teams develop more smoothly.[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>","rendered":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Understand the difference between a group and a team&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Understand the difference between a group and a team<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Recognize different kinds of teams&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Recognize different kinds of teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Recognize the stages of team development&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Recognize the stages of team development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Understand what contributes to team success&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14720,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Understand what contributes to team success<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Team Development<\/h2>\n<p>Dell Technologies\u2019 Neurodiversity Hiring Program demonstrates how modern organizations are rethinking team composition to leverage diverse talents and perspectives.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\" aria-label=\"Watch It\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><iframe id=\"tpm-plugin-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU\" class=\"cc-media-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wYw0VqT07JU?enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"3p-plugin-target-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU\" class=\"p3sdk-target\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/ajax.js?cc=1&#38;cc_minimizable=1&#38;cc_minimize_on_load=0&#38;cc_multi_text_track=0&#38;cc_overlay=1&#38;cc_searchable=0&#38;embed=ajax&#38;mf=13915070&#38;p3sdk_version=1.11.7&#38;p=20361&#38;player_type=youtube&#38;plugin_skin=dark&#38;target=3p-plugin-target-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU&#38;vembed=0&#38;video_id=wYw0VqT07JU&#38;video_target=tpm-plugin-fdhbffge-wYw0VqT07JU\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Principles+of+Management\/Transcriptions\/Dell+Technologies+Neurodiversity+Hiring+Program_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \u201cDell Technologies Neurodiversity Hiring Program\u201d here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/section>\n<h3>How might Dell&#8217;s teams progress through Tuckman&#8217;s five stages of team formation differently than traditional teams?<\/h3>\n<section class=\"textbox recall\" aria-label=\"Recall\">\n<p>The five stages of team formation are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>forming<\/li>\n<li>storming<\/li>\n<li>norming<\/li>\n<li>performing<\/li>\n<li>adjourning<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q542190\">Click to Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q542190\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">Dell&#8217;s neurodiversity-inclusive teams likely experience some of Tuckman&#8217;s stages in unique ways due to their intentional support structures. 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