A long time ago (1977 to be exact), in a galaxy not so far away … Tuckman and Jensen developed a famous model of team development that has become popularized in virtually every modern organizational behavior textbook. It’s so well known for a very good reason – it makes sense as every team goes through the model’s stages of forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.
Teamwork in Your Life and in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Topics: Star Wars, pop culture, Michael Urick, teamwork, teams, Rogue One
Topics: John Smetanka, Star Wars, Hunger Games, dystopia, post-apocalyptic, fear, Dune, Christianity
Christmas came early for Star Wars fans, like me, this year. Last weekend’s opening smashed box office records, touched hearts and thoroughly entertained. My wife, two sons and I saw Episode VI on Saturday evening after December Commencement. Like thousands of others, our theater was filled with families and friends enjoying every moment – many on the edge of their seats. We left excitedly discussing the events that unfolded and the mysteries that still remain. The magic of Star Wars is back!
Topics: John Smetanka, The Force Awakens, JJ Abrams, George Lucas, The Force Enlightens, Star Wars