Four Stages of Group Development

The video tutorial explains the stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, and performing. In the forming stage, individuals come together and establish relationships, marked by uncertainty and anxiety. The storming phase involves conflict as true personalities emerge. In the norming stage, group members find their roles and develop loyalty. The performing stage is where the group works interdependently, though many groups do not reach this stage. Challenges such as group breakup or member changes often prevent reaching the performing stage.

What is a key characteristic of the forming stage in group development?

• Establishing formal relationships

• Interdependent work

• Commitment to group goals

• High levels of conflict

During which stage do individuals' true personalities typically emerge?

• Performing

• Storming

• Forming

• Norming

What often happens during the storming stage of group development?

• The group works interdependently

• A sense of belonging is established

• Individuals become comfortable in their roles

• Conflict and jockeying for position occur

In which stage do group members start to feel a sense of belonging and loyalty?

• Performing

• Norming

• Storming

• Forming

What is a characteristic of the performing stage in group development?

• High levels of uncertainty

• Individuals work interdependently

• Conflict is prevalent

• Roles are still being established