WK 6 Team Building and Collaboration

    In my judgment, I do feel that the high-performing groups are the hardest to leave, since it takes a team to make the group to perform, then once the goals have been accomplished it is hard to say goodbye.
   Also, groups that have the clearest established goals and objectives, along with a leader and a great dependable team are also very hard to leave.
   The hardest group I would say for me to leave was when I received a promotion this school year as a Lead teacher and I am no longer a part of the Paraprofessional team at my job. The paraprofessionals at my primary school have a great relationship,they go out to eat, they exchange gifts and just look out for each other and take care of each other.
   When the paraprofessionals found out that I had been promoted, they prepared for me a secret luncheon during the week of pre-planning, I was so shocked and they truly caught me off guard.
   Another group that is hard for me to disconnect from is my high school graduating class, we were the first class to graduate from a new high school and over the years we have set up many alumni invents and regardless of what is going on in my life, I will drop it or postpone it to participate with my high school classmates. My husband just shakes his head and laughs.
    I truly have not thought about saying Good-bye to my colleagues after this class is completed. I would hope that we all some how keep in touch rather through internet, text messages, etc. We have built some strong relationships, eventhough we have never met in person, I love the atmosphere and I know that the individuals that have been in many of my classes since Sept of 2010, have the best interest for young children and their families at hand.
    Adjourning, is letting us know that the job is complete as well as relationships have been built. As a team member, you have learned to trust and respect those that were in your group. All members of the group have worked effectively to reach a common goal.