231- Tuckman Five Stages of Team Developmen

Stages of Team Development

• Tuckman: 5 sequential stages—Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning.

Forming

• Team just created; members learn names & roles.
• Low conflict, limited communication.
• Leadership: Directing (set scope, goals).

Storming

• Emerging disagreements on ideas & methods.
• Highest conflict period.
• Leadership: Coaching/Supporting—guide constructive debate, don’t suppress it.

Norming

• Consensus on processes & best practices.
• Growing cohesion; shared commitment.
• Leadership: Supporting/Servant—encourage, reinforce agreements.

Performing

• Team executes work efficiently, minimal conflict.
• Focus on delivering product/deliverables.
• Leadership: Delegating—assign tasks, empower autonomy.

Adjourning

• Work complete; team disbands or moves to next assignment.
• Leadership: Close activities, reassign resources.

Adaptive Leadership Summary

• Progression: Directing → Coaching → Supporting → Delegating.
• Adjust style to team maturity & stage dynamics.

Exam Pointers

• ACP likely tests sequence questions (what comes before/after a stage).
• Know hallmark behaviors & matching leadership approach for each stage.
• Remember most conflict = Storming; consensus = Norming; peak productivity = Performing.