Tuckman's Stages Of Group Development

A quick guide to the Forming - Storming - Norming - Performing model

First comes the Forming Stage: where everyone wants to avoid conflict and feel accepted by the group

Then there's the Storming Stage: where the group members are close enough to challenge each other's opinions

And you know you're getting somewhere when you hit the Norming Stage: where everyone agrees to work towards a common goal

And if you're lucky, you'll make it to the Performing Stage: where the group members are motivated, competent, and able to work as a unit