5 stage model of small group development

Question 1

forming

Answer 1

team members come together and get to know one another

Question 2

storming (storm)

Answer 2

where the most conflict happens; groups try to establish roles, power, and control

Question 3

norming (normalizing)

Answer 3

group comes together and resolves the conflicts

Question 4

performing

Answer 4

everyone in group has defined roles and work productively; are working towards achieving the goal

Question 5

adjournment

Answer 5

group has achieved the goal and task is complete “the end”