Stage

Description

Forming

Typically exhibited by new teams who often exhibit caution and reserve.  They are uncertain about team interactions and their shared purpose.  The group will focus on setting group norms and begin to establish working procedures.  Little is achieved.

Storming

The group begin to see the emergence of conflict.  Conflicting perspectives meet leading to impatience, jockeying for position, and tension develops.  There is an attempt at productivity but operates sub-optimally.  The group moves towards consensus.

Norming

The group matures and develops its shared focus. Consensus is built and patterns for teamwork are developed.  Team identity is cemented.  Greater acceptance of individuals differences.

Performing

Shared processing and getting the task completed.  Trust between the team members.  Effective interaction to realise results.