group formation

Question 1

what are the stages of Tuckman’s model of group development

Answer 1

1. forming
2. storming
3. norming
4. performing

Question 2

what is stage 1 forming

Answer 2

• group members get to know each other
• the leader/coach tells the group what to do + sets out the goals

Question 3

what is stage 2 storming

Answer 3

• group members argue + compete with each other + different types of leaders emerge
• the coach must drive the team through this stage
• cliques form at this stage + there may be power struggles
• the team must be focused on its goals to avoid distractions from emotional issues

Question 4

what is stage 3 norming

Answer 4

• group members agree how to work together + rules/goals/commands are developed, with acceptable behaviour defined
• leaders emerge and take responsibility + the coach starts to step back
• decisions are made through group agreement and smaller decisions to groups within

Question 5

what is stage 4 performing

Answer 5

• the group works as a unit, group members are interdependent + the more skillful/experienced members make decisions independently
• focused on achieving goals
• little or no interference from the coach - the coach becomes the consultant
• disagreements are handled positively and the team makes the changed required