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Forming Desire for acceptance by the group Need to know that the group is safe −Gather impressions about the similarities and differences among them −Form preferences for future subgrouping −Keep things simple and avoid controversy −Serious topics and feelings are avoided

Storming Group members attempt to organize for the task Conflict inevitably results in personal relations Increased desire for structural clarification and commitment −Due to "fear of exposure" or "fear of failure" −Although conflicts may or may not surface as group issues, they do exist −Conflict will occur regarding leadership, structure, power, and authority. −Some members may remain completely silent while others attempt to dominate.

Norming Cohesion based on trust A sense of group belonging and personal relief is felt −F−Freely share feelings and ideas, solicit (ask questions) and give feedback to one another −W−Willing to change their preconceived ideas or opinions −L−Leadership is shared, and cliques dissolve

Performing Not reached by all groups Capacity, range, and depth of personal relations expand to true interdependence −Individual members are self-assuring without need for group approval −Group identity is complete, group morale is high, and group loyalty is intense −Genuine problem solving with support for experimentation and an emphasis on achievement

Adjourning Planned termination of task behaviors Disengagement from relationships −Recognition for participation and achievement −Say personal goodbyes

Attention to Results Accountability Commitment Productive Conflict Trust

Trust - What to do??? Personal histories Team effectiveness assessment and discussion 360 Degree Feedback RISK LOW HIGH

Productive Conflict - What to do??? Challenge activities −Let them happen Real time permission Mining RISK LOW HIGH

Commitment - What to do??? Cascading messaging Decisiveness in low risk situations Worst case scenarios RISK LOW HIGH

Accountability - What to do??? Publication of goals and standards Team reward Progress review RISK LOW HIGH

Attention to Results – What to do??? Operationally define results Public declaration of results Results-based rewards RISK LOW HIGH

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