I can’t really recall working in many groups; I do recall working on a group project while in college. During that time, it was hard for everyone to get on the same page, mostly because all of the correspondence was done through email. Coordinating around work schedules and with people in different time zones was difficult as well. I think that there was a collective sense of relief once we were able to disperse as a group. As far as a closing ritual, I think it would have been nice for us to continue to keep in touch with each other. It would be interesting to see how others have progressed or what else they have learned or the obstacles they have faced since graduating.
I will say that for the most part, my colleagues and I work as a group on an ongoing basis. We fill in for each other when needed, swap shifts when needed, and take up each other’s tasks when we have a little extra time. We work like this year round, but there is always a chance that one of us will leave or someone new will come in, making the team go through adjustment periods often. That part of the adjourning stage is difficult because once you’ve gotten used to a person’s work style, it takes time to get back into a groove with new people.
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