According to Stephen Robbins, a group is defined as two or more individuals interacting and interdependent to achieve a common objective. Groups go through five stages of formation: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. In the forming stage, there is strong dependence on the leader and uncertainty. The storming stage involves strongly expressed views and challenges to leadership. During norming, there is active listening and shared leadership. In the performing stage, groups achieve high creativity and openness. Finally, adjourning occurs when the group completes its task and disbands.

1. GROUP
FORMATION

2. ACCORDING TO STEPHEN ROBBINS
 “ A group may be defined as two or more individuals,
interacting and interdependent, who have come together
to achieve a particular objective.

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GROUP
 Social Interaction
 Stable Structure
 Synergy
 Common Interest
 Perceive Themselves As Part Of Group

4. TYPES OF GROUPS
 Primary And Secondary Groups
 Interest Vs Friendship Groups
 Formal and Informal Groups
 Temporary And Permanent Groups

5. STAGES OF GROUP FORMATION
 Forming
 Storming
 Norming
 Performing
 Adjourning

6. STAGES OF GROUP

8. FORMING
 Strong dependence on leader
 A great uncertainty
 Simple Ideas
 Avoidance of serious topics
 Minimum feedback

9. STORMING
 Strongly expressed views
 Challenging other’s ideas
 Challenging leadership, Authority and position
 Withdrawal by some group members
 Lack of collaboration, competing for control
 High level of reacting or defending

10. NORMING
 Active listening
 Shared leadership
 Methodical systematic ways of working
 Receptiveness to other’s ideas
 Active participation by all
 Conflict seen as mutual problems
 Open exchange of ideas

11. PERFORMING
 High creativity
 Openness and trust
 Strong relationships
 High achievement

12. ADJOURNING
 Adjourning, is the break-up of the group, hopefully when
their task is completed successfully, their purpose full
filled Recognition of and sensitivity to peoples
vulnerabilities is helpful.

14. WHY PEOPLE INDULGE IN GROUPS
 Companionship
 Survival and security
 Affiliation and status
 Power and control
 Achievement