The second stage of group communication is known as storming, this is where the team begins to understand the task and produces ideas and beliefs that they feel will help the group succeed. A positive of this would be that if the ideas work well together, bonds will be formed and productivity will be increased, however, a tendency for someone to wish to have their input heard above others and valued more will lead to conflicts and arguments within the group. In extreme cases, if the group finds themselves stuck in the storming stage, they will come up with simple, non effective solution just so that the team can progress leading to many problems further on and not progressing as efficiently and effectively as they could have. (http://www.the-happy-manager.com/articles/teamwork-theory/ 12:21)
The third stage is all about beginning to form a togetherness within the group, it is known as norming. This is where the team members finally start to come together, finding clarification on who does what and how they do it. The team will now engage in fun and social activities, bonding efficiently. More leaders are now beginning to form within the group, whilst a respect for the team leader is still very much evident. (http://www.teambuilding.co.uk/Forming_Storming_Norming_Performing.html 12:45)
The fourth stage is known as performing. The team now fully knows and understands the task they have been given. The team share a vision and can perform it and understand it without assistance from the team leader. The idea of over achieving is prevalent as everyone now believes they can do really well. Any disagreements formed are easily dealt with in a calm and collected manner. In terms of relationship, whilst also taking on the task’s duties, the group now has the ability to maintain relationships to a high standard. (http://www.businessballs.com/tuckmanformingstormingnormingperforming.htm 13:01)
The final stage, which was added ten years on from this original cycle of group communication, is known as adjourning. This is the break down of the group. Once the task has been completed, members of the group will now move on to other things, if the task has been completed well, the members will feel good about themselves and what they have done and will have a positive attitude, quashing all chances of former insecurities re-emerging. (http://www.infed.org/thinkers/tuckman.htm 13:20)
