Section: Planning

The order is Forming --> Storming --> Norming --> Performing.The 4 stages of team development is called "Tuckman" model. The name is from Bruce Tuckman who wrote about this model in 1965.Forming: also called floundering - this is the awkward time when a team just comes together and everyone is getting to know each other and each others role(s) on the project. It's time for getting acquainted. Storming: also called conflict - at this stage teams begin to confront issues and other team members. Conflict over goals, priorities, roles - can cause tension and disagreement. It's time of competitive tension. Norming: also called organized - team is now demonstrating cohesiveness and cooperation to meet project objectives. At this stage, teams are better able to handle roadblocks because procedures are established and skills have been developed. It's time for developing procedures and policies. Performing: also called productive - team is performing at a high level and there is mutual trust among the team members. Roles and procedures are accepted, understood and followed. It's now the effective team.