Tuckman's Model of Team Development

Tuckman's Model of Team Development outlines four stages teams go through to collaborate effectively: Forming (getting to know each other and establishing trust), Storming (facing conflicts as roles and expectations are clarified), Norming (building cohesion and agreeing on ways to work together), and Performing (working smoothly towards shared goals). Sometimes, teams revisit earlier stages if challenges arise. Recognizing these stages helps team members understand their development process and foster better cooperation and performance over time.