September 16, 2025 3:30pm - 3:30pm

Presentation Title: Tuckman’s Model & Team Development

Description: Explore Bruce Tuckman’s five stages of team development—Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning—and learn how NextGen professionals can navigate each stage to build strong, productive teams. This session, led by Amber Catlin-Kolodziej, will provide practical strategies to enhance collaboration, leadership, and team dynamics at every stage of development.

Speaker: Amber Catlin-Kolodziej, Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) 

Bio: 

Amber Catlin-Kolodziej is a seasoned nonprofit leader and safety advocate with a career spanning community development, public safety education, and industry outreach. As the Executive Director of the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF), she leads national efforts to educate the public on the safe use of vertical transportation systems. Amber brings a unique blend of hands-on leadership, strategic communications, and a deep commitment to equity, having previously worked with marginalized communities, youth programs, and grassroots initiatives. She is also the co-founder of Team CK7, a consulting firm focused on leadership coaching and mission-driven strategy.