Forming
Involves getting to know the various members of the team.
Team members can identify each others strengths and weaknesses within the team itself
Each of the team members roles can be defined
Storming
Goals for the team are set, within this stage they are often relatively unrealistic
Individuals within the team will work together in order to maintain control
Team members ideas often clash within this stage
Team members may compete for control of the group
Goals are focused upon, as opposed to how they can be achieved
Norming
Within this stage the group will have came to a conclusion as to how they can work together effectively
Working towards meeting their goal
Give and recieve feedback
The group will begin to value individual differences
Trust develops within the team
Performing
Make progress towards achieving the teams overall goal
The team now should be fully functioning
Feedback should enable constructive changes to take place
The team should constantly be improving whilst goals are being achieved