EXAMPLE

Here is an example from the movie "Coach Cater" where is shows all four stages of team development. Also it will show you one more stage called adjourning. This stage is when the group will end on a positive note and go their separate ways, but It is optional to get to this stage.

PERFORMING

The final stage of development is performing, this stage is where the members feel satisfied with the work that is completed. Group members would meet up for there last meeting before their presentation and will discuss the personal and groups process, also their strength and weaknesses. 

"Fights are clean, and members continue working together without grudges. Best of all, information flows freely, deadlines are met, and production exceeds expectations". (Business Communication, 2016, pg 37) 

NORMING

The third stage of development is norming. At this stage each group member should know their responsibility. Bonds are formed, leadership roles are being shared, and the members are willing to help each other. Now that everyone is getting along and everyone understands each other roles the group can meet their goal to be successful.

"Tension subsides, roles are clarified, and information begins to flow among members. The group periodically checks the agenda to remind itself for its progress towards it goals".(Business Communication, 2016, pg 37) 

STORMING

The second stage of development is storming. The storming stage is when the conflict and competition would start, the reason for that is because the group would know what the task is and would have to brainstorm and figure out who is doing what.

"Teams composed of dissimilar personality types may take longer to progress through the storming phase. Tempers flare, sleep may be lost, leaders may be deposed, but most often the storm passes, and a cohesive group emerges". (Business Communication, 2016, pg 37) 

FORMING

The first stage of team development is forming. Forming is bringing together parts or combine to create. When it comes to forming it is a stage where you are getting a group together, sometimes you would get to choose your own group or a group is already selected for you. That is when you feel excited for the task that was assigned, and you feel anxiety for how well this team will accomplish  the task. Forming stage is to create a team with clear structure, goals, direction and roles so that members begin to build trust.

"During the first stage, individuals get to know each other, they often are overly polite and feel a bit awkward. As they search for similarities and attempt to bond, they begin to develop trust in each other". (Business Communication, 2016, pg 37) 

About Me

My name is Jessica and I'm currently a Sheridan College student. Imagine you're in class or even at work and your teacher or boss tells you that there is a group project and you will need to form a group of 4-6 people to work with, and the first thing that comes to your mind is who do you want on your team or who do you work well with. Well in with this blog it will help you understand the four phases of  team development also known as Tuckman's Stage of Development, and how to be successful working with a team. The four phases that you will learn are: