Lamar led a team that just finished up a very challenging research project that will assist management in developing long-range plans. Despite the stress of the past few months, most participants seem sad the project ended. Now Lamar should
A) emphasize unity.
B) have an awards ceremony.
C) get the group disbanded quickly to free people up for new things.
D) provide opportunities for people to get to know one another better now.
E) ensure those members can work on similar tasks going forward.

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In the final stage of team development, adjourning, members prepare for disbandment. Having worked so hard to get along and get something done, many members feel a compelling sense of loss. The leader can help ease the transition by rituals celebrating "the end" and "new beginnings." Parties, award ceremonies, graduations, or mock funerals can provide the needed punctuation at the end of a significant teamwork project.

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