Team Building and Collaboration, Part 1

My senior high school period one class was the hardest group to say goodbye to. The group was definitely a high-performing group. A high performing group is highly focused on heir goals and high achievement. It was hard to leave/adjourn because the class was well organized and well taught by the teacher (facilitator). We had classroom norms that we as students developed and adhered to. We trusted each other and worked well together; developing relationships that are still thriving now, twelve years later. 

The only closing ritual, which was very personal, was the very last day of school. We hugged each other and cried together. From the group that I am now in as I matriculate through my master's program, I hope to gain and continue friendships and pods of networks that will help me to continue to grow professionally. I will adjourn the group by perhaps exchanging telephone numbers to stay in touch. Adjourning is an essential stage of teamwork because it wraps up the work and signifies that the goal has been accomplished.