You were assigned to a new team. You are working with some persons who you know and some you do not really know from another department/branch of your organization. Initially there was some level of uncertainty about the purpose, structure and leadership of the group. However, things started going well and you were appointed as Group Leader, following which you and the group members developed ground rules and the group begun having regular meetings. Unfortunately, problems began to arise as two group members (Ann and Betty) are not 'pulling their weight' and they are displaying negative attitudes towards group activities. Ann is consistently late for meetings and carelessly performing tasks, while Betty has stopped coming to meetings and has not produced anything as yet. The group members are getting "annoyed" as they see all their hard work being compromised by those who are not contributing effectively.

Drawing on your knowledge of topics covered and your own experiences in the work place:

1. Briefly outline the stages of group development and discuss how you, as the Group Leader would address the issue(s) affecting the group.