Group formation

• Tuckman (1965) identified the model of group development
• Stages of group development model - Tuckman (1965)

  1. Forming
  2. Storming
  3. Norming
  4. Performing
• Forming

  • High dependence on leader for guidance
  • Very little agreement on the aims of the team
  • Individual roles are unclear
  • Group members are getting to know each other
• Storming

  • Group decisions are difficult
  • Focus is clearer
  • Team members are establishing themselves in the group
  • Cliques form , there may be power struggles
  • Need for environmental compromise
• Norming

  • Much more agreement and consensus of opinion
  • Roles and responsibilities are accepted
  • Decisions made through group agreement
  • Strong sense of commitment and unity
  • Respect for the leader and leadership is shared
• Performing

  • A clear vision and aim
  • No interference or participation from the leader
  • Focus on achieving goals
  • Disagreements may occur but are resolved within the team
  • Team members may ask for assistance from leader with issues.
• Group

  A collection of people who share similar goals and interact with one another.