In a recent post at this link, I introduced the Tuckman theory
of how groups/teams develop. Most groups go through a formation
process like that described by Dr Tuckman. Understanding the
model can help you to lead, manage and facilitate teams and work
groups more effectively. Some group leaders find the stages
uncomfortable – they can be challenging to handle. Some stages
seem slow and a waste of precious work time. But going through
them means that a more cohesive and efficient working group is
formed – a group that allows everyone to contribute their best!
A skilled manager can observe the stages happening and help the
process along. That means you get the best outcome for all in
the least time. In this short series, I discuss how you can lead
your group through the stages to achieve a good result. In my
two last posts in this series, I discussed Stage 1 Forming and
Stage 2 Storming. In Stage 1 we described how the group will be
looking for some ground rules. In Stage 2, they set about
testing what they th