Tuckman's team development model outlines 5 stages of team formation: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. The forming stage is tentative with unclear processes. Storming involves reality setting in with frustration and conflict. Norming is when acceptance occurs, responsibilities are understood, and collaboration takes place. Performing is when high trust, support, and utilization of strengths allows a team to take on new challenges.

2. TUCKMAN’S TEAM DEVELOPMENT MODEL
STAGE 1:
FORMING
STAGE 2:
STORMING
STAGE 3:
NORMING
STAGE 4:
PERFORMING
STAGE 5:
ADJOURNING
TRANSFORM TEAM

3. STAGES OF TEAM FORMATION
TRANSFORM TEAM
FORMING
Tentative
Lack clarity
Polite
Process not
established
Observing
STORMING
Reality sets in
Frustration
Conflict
Ego clashes
Adjustment
issues
NORMING
Acceptance
Calm
Collaborate
Share
Responsibility
Understand
strengths
PERFORMING
High Trust
Supportive
Take on new
challenges
Good
Communication
Utilise Strengths

4. STAGE 1: FORMING
STAGE 2: STORMING
Build Trust
Promote
Optimism
Establish
Ground Rules
Provide clarity
& direction
Give clear
roles &
responsibilities
Connect
with team
FORMING TO STORMING
TRANSFORM TEAM

5. STAGE 2: STORMING
STAGE 3: NORMING
Address
Conflict
Celebrate
Achievements
Recognize
Roles
Establish
Feedback
Loops
Maintain
Positive
Mindset
Encourage
Listening &
Participation
STORMING TO NORMING
TRANSFORM TEAM

6. STAGE 3: NORMING
STAGE 4: PERFORMING
Maximise
Skillsets
Affirm Each
other
Shared
Leadership
Look for
Optimisation
Take up New
Challenges
Celebrate &
Share
Success
NORMING TO PERFORMING
TRANSFORM TEAM