Team Leadership and the Tuckman Group Development Stages

What is the primary focus of a team leader during the forming stage?

• Giving clear, precise instructions

• Facilitating social interactions

• Encouraging team members to take charge

• Providing minimal guidance

During the storming stage, what challenge might a team leader face?

• Lack of team member engagement

• Over-reliance on the leader

• Difficulty in assigning tasks

• Assertive members challenging leadership

What is the role of a leader in the storming stage regarding team relationships?

• Ignore relationship dynamics

• Focus only on task completion

• Allow team members to resolve conflicts independently

• Balance task management with relationship building

In the norming stage, what should a leader focus on?

• Increasing task instructions

• Building useful relationships

• Introducing new tasks

• Reducing team size

In the norming stage, what might happen if a leader gives too many instructions?

• Team members feel empowered

• Team members may feel undervalued

• Team members become more independent

• Team members develop stronger relationships

What is a key characteristic of the performing stage?

• High dependency on the leader

• Frequent conflicts among team members

• Unclear team roles

• Efficient work with minimal leader intervention

How should a leader handle the adjourning stage?

• Avoid discussing the team's separation

• Lead the team in celebrating achievements

• Focus solely on future tasks

• Ignore the team's achievements