Team Dynamics

Group dynamics is the study of groups, and also a general term for group processes.

Group is a number of people that work together, share certain beliefs and common
identity, or are connected to each other by social relationship. Criteria for a group
include also a face-to-face interaction, two or more people in the group, common goals,
interdependence, self-definition as group members and recognition by others. Every
group has to pass 4 phases of Team Development (forming, storming, norming and
performing) which form, reinforce and build up a strong team.
Team or Group Dynamics are the unseen forces concerning the fluid and on-going
interaction between and among team members, their actions and reactions. Team
dynamics can strongly influence how team or group behave, react or perform. Team
members and team dynamics have to depend on and support each other to accomplish a
shared goal. Effective Team Climate can be created by fostering social support (mutual
respect and support enhance team climates), encouraging proximity (closer contacts
promote team interaction), creating distinctiveness (the more distinct the group feels, the
better climate will be).