Life Cycle of A Group

• Bruce Tuckman who created his group model in 1965.• It consists of Five Stages:

• Forming• Storming• Norming• Performing• Adjourning

Stages

Forming

• 1st Stage• Anxiety and uncertainty• Become familiar with each other• Preventing Subgroups • Typical outcomes

Storming

• 2nd Stage• Conflicts of Power• Lose focus on its original aim• Members may withdraw or Leave

Norming

• 3rd Stage• Tend to become a cohesive unit• Focus on group purpose• Development of Group Norms

Performing

• 4th Stage• Work Together• Group – A Cohesive Unit• Morale is high

Adjourning

• Completion and Disengagement• Proud of having achieved• Party Time• Promises to Stay in Touch

References

• http://study.com/academy/lesson/stages-of-group-development-forming-storming-forming-performing-adjourning.html

• http://www.chimaeraconsulting.com/tuckman.htm