Watch the following video that distinguishes the differences between groups and teams:

Groups in the Workplace

Groups and teams are used in the workplace in support of meeting company objectives. People must understand the different team types that are used in business and how they mature through their growth process.

Given the different types of teams, along with understanding their maturity stages, companies must be able to support team performance.

Based on your research and experience, discuss the following with your classmates:

• Based on your experiences working in teams, what are the different types of teams? 
• From your experiences, how does the team’s stage of maturity (Tuckman Model) impact team cohesion and performance? 
• How can sociotechnical tools impact a team’s performance? Share your experiences