TEAMWORKING

1. Stages of Team
Development
Caroline Cartwright
Caroline Cartwright

2. Stages of Team
Development
There are four stages of team
development…
Stages (0 to 12)
1st Forming (Stage 1 to 3)
2nd Storming ( Stage 3 to 6)
3rd Norming ( Stage 6 to 9)
4th Performing ( Stage 9 to 12)
Caroline Cartwright

3. Forming (Stage 0-3)
• This is when a number of individuals
come together.
• People are usually apprehensive at this
stage with uncertainty.
• There would be little listening, sharing
of knowledge and lack of direction.
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4. Storming (Stage 3 -6)
• The group begins to exchange ideas,
but there is as yet little structure to the
group.
• People do begin to open up and listen
to other views with willingness to
contribute.
• Feelings are expressed with conflict/
agreement and people become more
outspoken.
Caroline Cartwright

5. Norming ( Stage 6-9)
• The group begins to share ideas- a
team begins to form.
• A leadership pattern begins to
emerge, and the group starts to
conform to a given set of ideas.
• There is a clearer understanding of the
function of the team.
• Roles are established with systematic
working methods.
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6. Performing (Stage 9-12)
• The group transforms into a high-
performance team with a clear
organisation pattern formed.
• Friendships are developing and
maturing with a challenging and
enjoyable ambience.
• High level of energy.
• Everyone is contributing with a clear
direction.
Caroline Cartwright