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The Stages of Group Development
Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 00:21:02
Publish Date: 2017-04-18 08:24:00
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Stages of Group Development

The idea behind this was developed in 1965 by a man named Bruce Tuckman

He identified 4 stages at first. Fifth was added later.

  • Forming
    • Represents a time, just coming together
    • Anxiety and uncertainty
    • want to be accepted
    • conflict
    • controversy
    • personal opinions are avoided
    • the point and focus for group members during this stage is to become familiar with each other and their purpose, not on work.
      • Understanding of the group’s purpose
      • determining how the team will be organized
      • discussion of major milestones
      • outlining general group rules
      • discovery of what resources will be available for the group
  • Storming
    • conflict and competition are at its greatest
    • they start to feel confident
    • begin to address some of the more important issues surrounding the group
    • group’s tasks
    • individual roles and responsibilites
    • group members
    • the more dominant group members emerege
    • less-confrontational suppress feelings
    • all members have an increased need for clarification
      • not many groups are able to move forward
      • they need clarity
  • Norming
    • Group becomes a cohesive unit, morale is high
    • sense of community is established
    • remain focus on groups purpose or goal
    • members are flexible, interdependent and trust each other.
    • Leadership is shared, and
    • members are willing to adapt to the needs of the group
    • information flows seamlessly and is inhabited due to the sense of security members feel in the norming stage
  • Performing
    • This is the peak of the group
    • this is marked by high productivity
    • group members are unified, loyal and supportive.
    • competence in all members is seen, allowing for a high level of autonomy in decision making.
    • the overall objective of the group in this stage is to complete their mission and fulfill their purpose through goal achievement
  • Adjourning
    • once goals and objectives have been achieved
    • at this point it’s important to achieve closure for the group on a positive note
    • important to recognize the group members for their accomplishments and celebrate the group’s overall success
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