What is Tuckman's Stages of Group Development?
The Tuckman's Stages of Group Development was proposed by Bruce Tuckerman in 1965. Based on his observations and literature studies on group behavior in different environments, he proposed a model that represents the different stages of a group's growth as a team. The model initially consisted of four different phase groups: formation, storming, norming, and performing. About a decade later, Tuckerman added a fifth stage, the adjournment. as shown in this template.
The Five Stages of Team Development
Tuckerman's theory is that at each stage, the team focuses on specific issues at that stage, which can affect the behavior of its members.
The formation period of the team is not stable, and the members are trying to find their place in the team and determine the various procedures and standards of the team.
Conflicts occur in turbulent times (Storming Period), when members begin to resist the influence of groups and evade obligations that need to be fulfilled. Disagreements among members often arise over differences, and the handling of conflicts has become the focus of attention.
During the norming period, the team role structure and appropriate behavior norms have been agreed upon, and cohesion and identity have been enhanced.
During the (performing) periods of high performance, team members become good at working together to achieve team goals, and their work patterns are free to change.
Finally, the team achieves the goal and ends the team during the adjourning period.
Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Template
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