The forming–storming–norming–performing model of group development was first proposed by Bruce Tuckman in 1965, who mentioned that these phases are all necessary and inevitable in order for the team to grow, to face up to challenges, to tackle problems, to find solutions, to plan work, and to deliver results. This model has become the basis for subsequent models.

1. Tuckman’s Group Development
(Performing)

2. Good teams become great ones
When the members trust each other enough
to surrender the “me” for the “we”
Phil Jackson
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3. 3Tuckman’s Group Development
(Performing)
At the Performing stage, members have a tight bond
as they protect each other in work and personal matters. The
group is aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
Their differences are leveraged and utilized to enhance work
tasks. They are able to lend a hand to other members’ tasks
whenever help is required. Group support is highly valued and
appreciated as they are able to generate greater productivity.

4. 4
Group members have high trust, commitment and
competence. They are able to handle tasks perfectly and
autonomously. Disagreements and debates still occur but
they are done seamlessly with the sole focus achieving
their group objectives. Decision making can be made
without any supervision as members are now
independent.
Tuckman’s Group Development
(Performing)

5. 5
The group is now goal oriented to reach high
level of success. Being highly motivated and
knowledgeable, they are able to reach maximum
efficiency in their performances. Groups will find
themselves nearer and reaching to their main objectives.
However, the group might revert back to the
previous stages due to change of environment, such as
change of leadership, addition or removal of group
members, and so on. Leaders would need to step in
once again, coordinating the members to ensure that the
group continues to progress and be on track.
Tuckman’s Group Development
(Performing)

6. 6
Unity is STRENGTH
When there is TEA
and COLLABOR
Wonderful things
can be achieved
Mattie Stepanek
Unity is STRENGTH
When there is TEAMWORK
and COLLABORATION
Wonderful things
can be achieved
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Mattie Stepanek

7. 7References
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Tuckman, Bruce W. (1965), 'Developmental Sequence in Small Groups,'
Psychological Bulletin, Volume 63, June 1965
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Tuckman, Bruce W. and Jensen, M.A.C. (1977) 'Stages of Small-Group
Development Revisited,' Group Organization Management, Volume 2,
Number 4, December 1977.
MIT Human Resource Web. Received from http://hrweb.mit.edu/learning-
development/learning-topics/teams/articles/stages-development
The Teambuilding Company. Received from
http://www.teambuilding.co.uk/Forming-Storming-Norming-Performing.html
Aurora (2013). Received from Bruce Tuckman's Team Development
Model
Culture At Work. Received from Bruce Tuckman's Forming, Storming,
Norming and Performing Team Development Model

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