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Proper Punctuation: A Qualitative Exploration Of Changes In Conflict Management Processes During Revolutionary Periods In Teams, Cody J. Thompson
Proper Punctuation: A Qualitative Exploration Of Changes In Conflict Management Processes During Revolutionary Periods In Teams, Cody J. Thompson
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Teams experience periods of dramatic change, known as revolutionary periods, during their developmental life cycles. These periods have an outsized impact on performance as they provide an opportunity to reconsider and reshape the fundamental assumptions and processes that teams deploy to accomplish their goals. The transient and durable changes to transition, action, and interpersonal processes which occur during revolutionary periods are critical mediators which convert the team’s inputs into outcomes including productivity, group viability, and individual group member satisfaction. Teams are ubiquitous in for-profit organizations, and these organizations are situated in increasingly dynamic and volatile environments. Despite this, little research …