Group development: the formation of informal work groups “Informal groups have a powerful influence on the effectiveness of an organization and can even subvert its formal groups . But the role of the informal group is not limited to resistance. The impact of the informal group on the larger formal group depends on the standards set by the informal group. Thus, the informal group can also make the formal organization more effective. Informal groups can be either a manager's best friend or worst enemy. Group development: the formation of informal work groups Informal work groups are part of any work environment; the way they form, the leadership within the group, and the way these groups communicate follow the same basic pattern. “Groups are particularly good at combining talents and coming up with innovative solutions to possible unknown problems. » “There are five stages in the development of a group. The first is training, this is where the group first meets. Everyone is generally polite. Conflict is rarely expressed directly. Individuals will be cautious in their own opinions and reserved. The second form of development involves “storming a chaotic rivalry for leadership and monitoring of group operations.” The third stage is standardization, while the second stage evolves, the group's rules of engagement are established and the scope of the group's tasks or responsibilities are clear and agreed. Fourth is performance, not all bands reach this point. Everyone knows each other well enough to be able to work together. And the fifth stage is postponed; it involves the completion and disengagement of tasks and group members. Informal work group formations are employed by an organization to perform specific functions. Informal groups almost always arise...... middle of paper ......t Your self-esteem. http://a-self-confidence.com/ “A self-confidence. Come on. Boost your self-esteem in the workplace. http://a-self-confidence.com/self-esteem-workplace.php Boosting Employee Morale in a Down Market April 28, 2003 http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-1164249/boost- employee-morale -in-a.html Group dynamics http://www.brianmac.co.uk/group.html “Informal group dynamics”. Communications Network 2008 http://www.accel-team.com/work_groups/informal_grps_03.html Tubbs, Stewart L. “A Systems Approach to Small Group Interaction” Nierenberg, Andrea. “Eight Essential Communication Skills.” Small business advocate. 2008 http://smallbusinessadvocate.com/smal-business-help-article/eight-essential-commu>. “How to communicate effectively by email.” Mind tools. http://www.mindtools.com/commskll/emailcommunication.html {text:bookmark-start} {text:bookmark-end}