What is the Tuckman Model of Group Development? PM in Under 5

The video explains the Tuckman model of group development, which includes forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning stages. It highlights the model's effectiveness in understanding team dynamics and guiding project managers in building high-functioning teams. The video also discusses the importance of establishing norms and managing social interactions within teams.

What is the primary reason the Tuckman model is still popular today?

• It only applies to military teams.

• It uses complex terminology.

• It is simple yet sophisticated enough to explain real-world group dynamics.

• It was developed by the US Navy.

During which stage do team members start to assert themselves and establish social roles?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

What is a key characteristic of the norming stage?

• Team members are confused about their roles.

• The team is highly productive and establishes norms of behavior.

• The leader must give constant direction.

• The team disbands.

What does recent research by Google suggest about successful teams?

• They have specific norms that are better than others.

• They rely solely on the leader for direction.

• They have clear and well-understood norms of behavior.

• They do not need norms of behavior.

According to the Tuckman model, what happens during the performing stage?

• The team struggles to understand tasks.

• The team reaches a high level of performance and self-management.

• The team disbands.

• The leader must intervene frequently.

What is the final stage added to the Tuckman model?

• Norming

• Forming

• Storming

• Adjourning

How does the leader's role change during the performing stage?

• The leader is no longer needed.

• The leader's role becomes more subtle as the team self-manages.

• The leader must give more direction.

• The leader must intervene in social conflicts.