Tuckman's Group Development Stages
Adjourning Stage
The group development phase in which a group has achieved its common goal and begins to disengage or disband
Forming Stage
The group development phase in which member and group goals are explored and interpersonal relationships are tested
Performing Stage
The group development stage in which group members focus their energy on doing the work needed to achieve group goals
Storming Stage
The group development stage in which members compete with one another to determine individual status and to establish group goals
N0rming Stage
The group development stage in which members resolve conflicts and work as a cohesive team to develop methods for achieving the group's goal