The only constant in life is change. This statement is especially true within a sales organization. Implementing change is a process and managers need to understand the different ways people respond and respond to any changes made. Depending on how change is implemented, it can strengthen, weaken or stabilize a team or organization. As managers, we must understand the dynamics of our team or organization and manage change effectively. I will explore two models of change. These two models, the Tuckman model and the Lewin model, focus on different aspects of change. Tuckman focused on team change and the characteristics that a team exhibits during the change process, while Lewin focuses on initiating and guiding change within an organization. Although the models focus on different aspects, both provide insight into how a leader can provide support and assistance to the team or organization during the process (Cameron, 2012). In 1965, Bruce Tuckman published a model describing the four stages. team development (Relations & More, nd). Tuckman also explained that as the group develops into a team, relationships between members are established and the team leader changes leadership style (Relationships & More, n.d.). The first stage of the Tuckman model is called “Training” (Relations & More, n.d.). & More, nd). During the training phase, members do not know each other well and there is generally no trust between them (Relations & More, nd). Members lack commitment to the team at this stage (Relations & More, n.d.). During this initial stage, tasks and goals are not understood by the group and the group relies heavily on the team leader for support and guidance (Relations & More, n.d.). Lea...... middle of paper ...... the entire process used during the production of the canopy used on Club Car golf cars. This required bringing together members of various teams to “sort” each step, from start to finish, that was taken in the production process. The team members chosen for this task were not used to working with each other. Looking back on this experience, I am able to see some aspects of the Tuckman model. Once the production process was documented, our new team had to make changes in an effort to simplify the process. And once the changes were approved, we had to retrain and apply the new behaviors. Again, looking at the project, I can see various points made by Lewin's model. I found the models presented by Tuckman and Lewin interesting because I have actually used them in my work. Everyone has used these two models at some point.