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Four Stages of Team or Group
Development
FORMING STORMING
NORMING PERFORMING
Four stages of development
Energy level/ performance Anticipating each of these stages: Enhances dynamics Reduces pain points Helps us persevere Builds productivity and results Time Storming Norming Forming Performing Source: Tuckman Coming together, unsure of the ‘rules of the game’ Conflict and tension causes lower performance Increased work output as you learn to work together Greater than the sum of its parts EXAMPLE
Typical Indicators of the Four Stages
FORMING
- Polite, Impersonal
- Hesitant Participation
- Test Behavioral Expectations
- Discusses Peripheral Problems
- Attempts to Identify Tasks and Parameters
- Decides on Information Needed
- Watches Team Leader Closely
- Accomplishes Minimal Amount of Work Together
STORMING
- Conflicts
- Competition
- Disunity, Tension
- Fluctuations of Relationships
- Concern over Excessive Work
- Polarized Group Members
- Watches Team Leader Closely
- Accomplishes Minimal Amount of Work Together
NORMING
- Establishes Procedures
- Able to Express Emotions Openly
- Sense of Team Cohesiveness, Spirit
- Trust Among Members
- Common Goals
- Developing Skills
- Respects Members’ Contributions
- Accomplishes Moderate Work
PERFORMING
- Informality
- Members Willing to Help Others
- Close and Supportive
- Builds Links to Other Teams
- Flexible and Open
- Functions Do Not Become Redundant
- Distinct Roles & Contributions
- Accomplishes Maximum Work
* Tuckman
Forming Characteristics Excitement, anticipation, optimism Anxiety – what’s the “dance”? Looking for direction Acts politely Cautious atmosphere Individuals trying to find a place and establish themselves Issues Inclusion Trust Role definition Goals, purpose clarification Actions Define goals/roles Task definition/skills Establish group norms Clarify boundaries Build relationships
Performing Characteristics
A feeling of pride
Increased output and
quality
Shared responsibility
Collaboration with the
whole and sub-groups
Close connection within
the entire group
Adjusting roles based on
the needs of the group
Spontaneously emerging
leadership
Sharing leadership
Performing at high levels
Issues
Maintaining momentum
Becoming complacent
Actions
Promote
sharing/collaboration
among group
Deal promptly with
interpersonal/group issues
Continue to deepen
effectiveness
Make efficient use of time
Suggested activities for each of the four stages of development FORMING
- Provide opportunities to make contact, bond, and get to know each other
- Clearly define and discuss expectations and boundaries, including personal needs
- Clarify roles and responsibility within the group
- Acknowledge and empathize with members feelings of confusion, ambivalence and even annoyance
STORMING
- Discuss performance compared to goals and plans
- Focus on managing the plan, milestones and resource needs
- Focus on process issues, and clarify decision-making roles and responsibilities
- Discuss what has been learned
- Plan for celebrations of success
NORMING
- Conduct regular check- ins to ensure sharing of information and resources, feedback, and evaluation
- Check problem solving and decision making processes to ensure effectiveness
- Clarify key group dependencies and encourage more contact
- Plan for celebrations of success
PERFORMING
- Experiment with and develop new methods for meeting team goals
- Think about how to transfer knowledge created by the group
- Consider implications of work in the larger context
- Identify and decide how to address gaps
- Cross train within the group for development and expertise sharing
