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A 3 page paper. This paper explains each of the five stages of group development identified by Tuckman. Bibliography lists 2 sources. There are two sources listed in the bibliography of this three page paper.
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Every group goes through a developmental process before they become a successful and effective team. In 1965, Bruce Tuckman identified five stages that groups transition through to become a
team. The states are: forming, storming, norming, and performance. He later added adjournment as the fifth stage of development. Each of these stages are identified and discussed here. 1. Forming:
This is the time when the group first comes together. It is a time for introductions and to get to know one another a little. Individual members may be leery
and not very trusting at this stage. Individuals may experience a number of feelings during this stage such as anxiety, anticipation, optimism and even pride because they were chosen to
be a member. They may feel anxiety because they do not know exactly what is expected of them and if they can live up to those expectations. The major activities
at this stage include discussions of goals or concerns. There are people who become impatient because they just want to get on with the task (Tuckman, 1965, p. 384). Also,
it is during this stage that the group identifies the task they are to accomplish (Jeanne Hartley Consulting, 2010). The team does not make much progress during this time but
it is time needed for the group to become a team. 2. Storming: Personalities may begin to clash at this stage. Members of the team may be unwilling to have
an open mind to ideas from others. They may be unwilling to concede or modify their opinions. There could be very little real communication because no one is listening to
the others. Different members may have their own personal agendas for this group. Some of the common behaviors during this stage include: resistance to any new ideas, defensiveness, competitiveness, jealousy,
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