[OT 123} Lec. 5.1 - 5.4: Group Development

Tuckman: Forming

Gazda: Exploratory

Tuckman: Storming

Gazda: Transition

Tuckman: Norming

Gazda: Action

Tuckman: Performing

Gazda: Termination

Stage 1: Exploratory

• getting acquainted

• setting ground rules/norms for the group

• clarify goals

• inform participants of responsibilties

• leader centered

• establishing roles/functions

Stage 2: Transition

• conflict and polarization

• resistance to group influence

• emotional responses

• insecurity

• defensiveness and frustration

• problems seem insufferable

• group survival is in question

Stage 3: Action

• work/task focus

• resistance is overcome

• trust and cohesiveness is developed

• increased self-disclosure

• increased sponaneity

• decreased reliance on leader

• problems are easily solved

Stage 4: Termination

• attempts at closure

• short duration

• goodbye and move on