Using specific examples from the movies discuss Tuckman’s five stages of group development.

                Herman Boone was given the duties of coach of the team who was racially divided. Boone asked Yoast who was the previous head coach to assist him so that white parents won’t create an issue. This is the forming stage of team development. In this stage, Herman assigned seats based on position rather than a race so that team members can know each other efficiently. In the beginning, Gerry & Julius often fight with each other because both belong to different race but when they started to know each other they become good friends, and this was the storming stage of team development (West, 2012).

        Due to the creation of racial harmony by Bonne the divided individuals started to become a team and it was the norming stage of team development were team members become united against a common goal. Titans went through a winning season which is the performing stage. In the end, the team won the title and moved forward to win their next title which is the adjourning stage. In the movie, the Boone developed a team which was racially divided and due to the efforts of Boone the team finally won the title.

Which of the strategies to manage conflict (Piscitelli p. 288 – 289) do you think Coach Boone used to deal with the students and the various problems/conflicts? Were they effective? Why? /why not?

        The analysis of the movie Remembers the Titans show that Boone has used accommodating strategy for managing the conflict. Gerry asked Boone that he wants Ray out of the team because Ray missed the block on purpose which leads to injury to the team. Boone supports the decision of Gerry which indicates that Boone uses the accommodating strategy for managing the conflict which might go worst if Boone does not react rationally. It can be said that accommodating approach worked quite efficiently and Boone deals with the student in a professional manner (Proksch, 2016).

        Another strategy which Boone used for managing the conflict is the compromising strategy. Yoast wants to bring Coach Tyrell because he was with him for ten years. At this point, Boone compromised and said that he would allow coach Tyrell to train the individual team. However, Boone said that he would keep an eye on both Yoast and Tyrell. If this strategy is analysed critically than it can be said that it works for Boone because it allows Boone to gain the support of Yoast. If Boone did not compromise at this moment, then it might not be able to get the help of Yoast which might cause severe consequences for him (HEATHFIELD, 2018).

How can emotional intelligence show the path to success? Use specific examples from the movie.

            Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in achieving the desired goal. The goal of Herman Boone was to unite the team and to lead the team in the path of success. Boone knows that the team is divided racially. Therefore, the first thing that Boone does was increasing the interaction between the team members. This action shows the emotional intelligence of Boone. Furthermore, Boone accepts the decision of the team captain and allows it to take its own decision. All these actions of Boone indicate the emotional intelligence of Boone (West, 2012).

        Boone takes the assistance of Yoast because he knows that racial divide persists in the town and he might not get accepted by the white parents. Therefore it can be said that the decision of Boone was rational. The way he leads the team and created racial harmony clearly state that emotional intelligence has enormous significance in achieving the desired goals. If Boone did not unite the team, then it might not be able to meet its desired results. Boone possesses not only good communication skills but also possess exceptional conflict management skills as well. Through this movie, it can be seen how emotional intelligence can lead to the path of success (West, 2012).

Using the theory from your textbook, explain how Coach Boone used aggressiveness, assertiveness and passiveness and give specific examples

        Herman Boone used aggressiveness when he talked to Yoast. He said to Yoast whether he accepts or not he is the new coach of the team. He also used aggressiveness strategy to create racial harmony in the team. At the time when Boone family become the victim of attack Boone react quietly aggressively with media. Boone showed assertiveness when Gerry asked for removing Ray from the team. Boone clearly states its position and express his feeling to Gerry. In the movie, Boone clearly shows his emotions and remain confident (Himes, 2008).

        Boone becomes passive when he realised that the team members become united. When Gerry and Julius become good friends, the behaviour of Boone becomes passive. The expression of Boone also shows passiveness when he saw the neighbours welcoming him when he came back. In the movie, the different behaviour of Boone can be seen. The reason for Boone’s different behaviour was the demand of the situation. In short, it can be said that Boone knows how to deal with the case and that’s why he managed the conflict quite efficiently. Boone’s good communication, conflict and emotional intelligence skills can be seen throughout the movie.

Choose 3 cases from the movie where civility worked as a catalyst to conflict resolution

        There are many cases in the film were civility worked as a catalyst in resolving the conflict. The proper behaviour of Boone during the conversation with Yoast allow Boone to gain the support of Yoast. Boone assures Yoast that it will enable Tyrell to coach the team, and here civility plays a significant role in conflict management. If Boone did not allow Tyrell, then the situation might get worst. Civility can be seen in the situation of Gerry & Boone conversation as well. Boone politely supports the decision of Gerry through which no conflict arises between them (HEATHFIELD, 2018).

        In the movie, it can be seen that Boone reacts quite confidently and did not take any decision which leads to conflict. Gerry on the other become good friend with Julius which shows that good behaviour of both the individuals allow them to become good friends. Both the members worked for the common goal that was to become the champion once again. Boone possesses not only good communication skills but also possess exceptional conflict management skills as well. His polite behaviour resulted in the success of their whole team (West, 2012).

References of Team Formation & Conflict Management

HEATHFIELD, S. M. (2018). 10 Tips for Better Teamwork. Retrieved from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/tips-for-better-teamwork-1919225

Himes, J. S. (2008). Conflict and Conflict Management. University of Georgia Press.

Proksch, S. (2016). Conflict Management. Springer.

West, M. A. (2012). Effective Teamwork: Practical Lessons from Organizational Research. John Wiley & Sons.