In this new exercise we are working in groups of three or four to write the script of a film.
We will follow the different steps we need to follow to create a solid story.
We will prepare the storyboard of our film.
We will shoot a complete scene of our film having in mind the different shooting possibilities.
We are working in a team:
That means that the team members combine their individual resources, knowledge, and skill to resolve the demanded task.
To build a strong team, you need the five C's of teamwork:
Communication, Camaraderie, Commitment, Confidence, and Coachability.
For teams to be effective, the people in the team must be able to work together to contribute collectively to team outcomes. But this does not happen automatically: it develops as the team works together.
This process of learning to work together effectively is known as team development. Research has shown that teams go through definitive stages during development. The five stages of team development are:
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning.
Forming stage The forming stage involves a period of orientation and getting acquainted. Most interactions are social as members get to know each other.
Storming stage The storming stage is the most difficult and critical stage to pass through. It is a period marked by conflict and competition as individual personalities emerge. Failure to address conflicts may result in long-term problems.
Norming stage If teams get through the storming stage, conflict is resolved and some degree of unity emerges. In the norming stage, consensus develops around who the leader is, and individual member’s roles. Interpersonal differences begin to be resolved, and a sense of cohesion and unity emerges.
Performing stage In the performing stage, consensus and cooperation have been well-established and the team is mature, organized, and well-functioning. The team is focused on problem solving and meeting team goals.
Adjourning stage The emphasis is on wrapping up final tasks and documenting the effort and results. As the work load is diminished, individual members may be reassigned to other tasks.