Stages of team development

Question 1

Name the stages of team development.

Answer 1

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning.

Question 2

What is Forming?

Answer 2

• Individuals gather information and impressions about each other and the scope of the task and how to approach it.
• Teams are comfortable and polite with each other during this stage

Question 3

What is Storming?

Answer 3

• Different ideas from team members will compete for consideration.
• Team members open to each other and confront each other’s ideas.

Question 4

What is Norming?

Answer 4

• Team members come to an agreement
• Roles and responsibilities are clear and accepted.

Question 5

What is Performing?

Answer 5

• Team members are aware of strategies and aims of the team.
• They have direction without interference from the leader.
• Processes and structures are set.

Question 6

This is Adjourning?

Answer 6

• The focus is on the completion of the task
• All tasks need to be completed before the team finally dissolves.

Question 7

What is the Importance of team dynamic theories in improving team performance?

Answer 7

• They explain how effective teams operate.
• Businesses can allocate tasks according to the roles of team
  members.
• Team members can maximise performance