Tuckman’s Team Development Stages Forming Storming Norming Performing Characteristics of Group Uncertain Tentative Serious Unclear of Goals Conflict Team Organizing Goals still unclear Hostility Defensiveness Committed to task Conflicts resolved Harmony Sense of pride Fully functional Self-organizing Flexible Innovative Team Member Behaviours Talkative Polite/Optimistic Fearful/Anxious Seeking belonging Disagree May resist demands of teamwork and homework Comfortable Sense of belonging Share and enjoy work Work earnestly Function well together Understand others Experience personal growth Output Little gets done Low Moderate to high Very high Strategies Establish clear directions Get members acquainted Create a positive atmosphere Assign straight- forward simple tasks Be sensitive to team’s need for direction Focus on team’s organization Time for teaching Establish ground rules Set standards Goal setting Manage expectations Open up conflict Move toward negotiation and consensus Have members assume more tasks responsibly Listen and observe Enforce ground rules Conflict management Counsel and advise Intervention Let team assign own tasks Clarify direction Hold celebration Encourage team to review own goals and progress Be a listener and facilitator Encourage feedback amongst team Affirm Coach Encourage each other Consult Inspire/Establish new vision Keep communication and information flowing Reinforce/Celebrate achievement Foster consensus Coach Cheerlead