LESSON 3 PROCESS OF GROUP FORMATION Flashcards
He said that teams go through 5 stages of development
Bruce Tuckman
Stages of Group Development
forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.
In this stage, the group starts to familiarize themselves, roles and responsibilities will begin to form.
Forming stage
In this stage, the group learns how to operate as a group.
Forming stage
In this stage, members tend to be polite, compliant toward the leader, feel uncomfortable and constrained due to unfamiliarity with the other members, uncertain about how to act, and they spend time planning how to perform their tasks.
Forming stage
This stage ends when the group members become comfortable interacting with one another.
Forming stage
In this stage, the reality and weight of completing the task at hand have now hit everyone
Storming stage
The initial feelings of excitement and the need to be polite have likely worn off.
Storming stage
Personalities may clash. Members might disagree over how to complete a task or voice their concerns if they feel that someone isn’t pulling their weight. They may even question the authority or guidance of group leaders.
Storming stage
characterized by conflicts among group members
Storming stage
confusion about group roles and project requirements.
Storming stage
Disagreements over procedures can lead to expressions of dissatisfaction and hostility
Storming stage
In this stage about their roles and the task expands.
Storming stage
Resolution of this conflict clarifies the group’s goals and often leads to increased group ______
cohesion.
shows the extent to which the members are attracted to each other while working towards the goal or to satisfy the social and emotional needs of its members.
Cohesiveness
refers to the degree of unity in a group. It shows the extent
Cohesiveness
refers to the interpersonal bonds that hold a team together.
Group cohesion
Because of this members like one another and feel connected because of this relationship
Group cohesion
TRUE OR FALSE. People who are part of cohesive teams are more satisfied with their jobs than are members of noncohesive teams.
TRUE
helps reduce stress because members are more supportive of one another.
Group cohesion
During this stage, people start to notice and appreciate their team members’ strengths. Groups start to settle into a groove. Everyone is contributing and working as a cohesive unit.
norming stage
During this stage, the group becomes more cohesive, conflict is reduced, and team confidence improves.
norming stage
During this stage, the group established ground rules (or norms) to help members work together
norming stage
During this stage, social relations have developed enough to create a group identity.
norming stage
There is Increased levels of trust and support characterize group interactions.
norming stage
members are confident, motivated and familiar enough with the project and their team that they can operate without supervision. Everyone is on the same page and driving full-speed ahead towards the final goal.
performing stage
the group has matured and knows how to operate, so it focuses on its task.
performing stage