I imagine the adjourning phase from the master’s
degree program will be a time to congratulate everyone and show gratitude for
the shared experience. The adjourning phase is one that is important to
acknowledging the accomplishments of the group. It is a moment which offers the
sense of closure that can help any person’s ability to move on.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Adjourning Phase
The hardest group for me to leave was when I
worked at a pediatric office. I was so excited to move on to my current job
which was a big move in my career. However, the pediatric group was there for
me during a very difficult personal point in my life. With the stress of the
office, they continuously supported me during the loss of my father. I had
built a positive relationship with most of the office and many of them became a
friend outside the office. One of the rituals to leaving that took place was a
good-bye/congratulations party which gave everyone the chance to take a moment
and reflect on our time together. I am glad that this party was held because it
was the perfect opportunity to show my gratitude for everyone and to express my
thoughts and feelings for our relationship in the future.
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Terri,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. I agree that it is a very difficult to leave a group with which you shared personal experiences. I also like your comment that adjourning brings about closure, which helps us to gather ourselves and move on to the next phase of our life.
Terri, Thanks for the insight about leaving your former job. It will help me hen I finally leave my current job. I have also built a strong bond with my co-workers and they have helped me through the lost of both o my parents and the pre-term birth of my son. I have grown so much at this agency from a TA to a Site Director for an AA to a Master (by the time I leave). I hope like you the relationships that I have made will continue t grow after I leave. I wish you the best in all that you do.
ReplyDeleteTerri - I like how you brought up an important part of the adjourning stage which is being able to thank and acknowledge the people who have helped and supported you. When I was thinking about the adjourning stage, I was thinking about a friend's retirement party and how we all got to acknowledge her accomplishments and contributions to education. However, at the end of the party, she spoke about how each of us and her students and impacted her life. I am glad that you had that supportive environment during such a difficult time in your life and that you had the opportunity to thank them for being there for you.
ReplyDeleteTerri,
ReplyDeleteIn your current position have you found you used the skills you developed in the office job to create relationships and teamwork? Do you think that encouraging others to pursue their potential is a valuable team characteristic? Or should teams work to stay together?
Terri,
ReplyDeleteIt is always nice when you develop a relationship with your coworkers and especially when you go through something like that. We are with the people we work with most of the day. That is why it is important to develop a trusting relationship.
Terri,
ReplyDeleteHolding a goodbye party is an amazing way to show gratification to our colleagues and wish them good luck for their future endeavors. We used to do it in my old school and they were beautiful. They made everyone emotional. We used to make cards for the person who was leaving and get them a small souvenir. I think small things make big differences.
Terri,
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to move on when you have formed relationships and grown comfortable with where you were, but sometimes we need to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel, and how great the opportunities are that we have been given.
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteAs we come to the end of this course, i would like to extend myself to you as a friend and colleague and I hope we can stay in touch to support each other through our journeys as EC professionals. My email is: teacher.kim2011@gmail.com
Thank you for your supportive comments and knowledge. I learned a lot from each classmate this semester. It would be great to do, as you said, support each other even after this course is over.
Kim Martin