Tuckman Model of Group Development

The Tuckman Model of Group Development describes how teams evolve through stages: forming (getting to know each other), storming (facing conflicts), norming (establishing norms and cooperation), performing (working effectively toward goals), and adjourning (completing and disbanding). These stages help explain how groups grow stronger and more synchronized over time, highlighting common challenges and behaviors at each phase. Understanding this process can improve teamwork by recognizing where the group is in its development and how to support progress through these stages.