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 are the four phases of group development mentioned in the text?

Describe the characteristics of the forming phase in group development.

What happens during the storming phase of group development?

How does the norming stage contribute to group dynamics?

What distinguishes the performing stage from the other stages?