Team Development Flashcards
Forming
The team meet for the first time. The team rely heavily on their leader for guidance and direction and are unsure of their individual roles and responsibilities. The team leader will provide a lot of guidance to the team members, allocating clear roles and directing the team on the task or goal ahead. The team leader will make most decisions for the group during this phase.
Storming
Team members adjust to their roles and position within the team, although conflict may arise but it is essential in this phase that the leader introduces strong guidance and discipline to the team. Some members may challenge the leadership of the team. The team must work to focus on their overall goals and roles.
Norming
The team start working together to undertake tasks and/or solve problems. Any conflict will be resolved. The team members begin to support each other. Group norms and procedures are created. The leader is largely accepted. Decisions are made by the team as a whole rather than just by the team leader. Commitment is forming within the team and they begin to share common purposes and aims.
Performing
The team is now settled and functioning effectively. Productivity levels are high. The team is more aware. The team has a shared vision and is able to stand on its own feet with little participation from the leader. If disagreements occur they can be resolved within the team positively and quickly. The team is able to work towards achieving the goal, and also maintain their relationship and values as a team. The team receives delegated tasks and projects from the leader but does not need to be instructed or assisted with these tasks.
