Tuckman's Theory

Question 1

who originated the theory?

Answer 1

psychologist bruce tuckman

Question 2

name the 4 stages to the theory

Answer 2

forming
storming
norming
performing

Question 3

define the forming, storming, norming and performing model

Answer 3

a model which is designed to help make a new team become and effective and fast

Question 4

explain forming to tuckman’s theory

Answer 4

when people get to know eachother and their roles

Question 5

explain storming to tuckman’s theory

Answer 5

when conflict and friction can arise, as people’s true characters start to emerge and they start to push against boundaries

Question 6

explain norming to tuckman’s theory

Answer 6

where people start to resolve their differences, appreciate eachother’s strengths and respect your authority as a leader

Question 7

explain performing to tuckman’s theory

Answer 7

when your team is in flow and performing to its full potential

Question 8

name and explain tuckman’s 5 stage to his theory

Answer 8

adjourning / mourning
marking the end of a team’s journey

Question 9

what does the tuckman theory provide guidance on?

Answer 9

provides guidance to enable managers to lead their team throughout the 5 stages