Life Cycle of the Group

During stage two interpersonal interactions are more substantive, confident and assertive. As conformity declines, conflicts arise due to disagreements and different points of view.

• Adjouring

• Norming

• Performing

• Storming

During stage three, interpersonal interactions are based on trust and openness. Members feel that they can be open, free and confident in expressing their thoughts, ideas and feelings.

• Performing

• Norming

• Forming

• Storming

During stage four, the work of the group gets done. A group’s work depends on the type of group it is and the purpose and goals of the group.

• Norming

• Adjouring

• Performing

• Forming

During stage one interpersonal interactions are tentative, superficial, lacking confidence and uncertain. There is an absence of trust among members.

• Norming

• Forming

• Adjouring

• Storming

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