The meeting provided an overview of Bruce Tuckman's five stages of team development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
The conversation highlighted key characteristics of each stage, the role of leadership, and how understanding these phases can help teams progress efficiently.
Attendees discussed practical implications for managers and teams, focusing on leadership actions at each development phase.
Action Items
No specific action items were discussed or assigned within the transcript.
Tuckman Team Development Model Overview
Teams evolve through five stages: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning, according to research by Bruce Tuckman.
Forming: Team members are polite and tentative; leaders should clarify vision and encourage introductions.
Storming: Team members assert themselves and conflicts may arise over roles and tasks; leaders need to clarify objectives and facilitate agreements.
Norming: Team settles; roles and processes become clearer, and leaders should address barriers and encourage momentum.
Performing: Team operates efficiently with trust and creativity; leaders foster reflection, growth, and psychological safety.
Adjourning: Team disbands or transitions; leaders support members through closure and celebrate achievements.
Manager and Team Implications
Leaders play a crucial role in guiding teams through each stage, especially storming and performing.
Awareness of the stages enables both leaders and team members to normalize challenges, support each other, and focus on solutions rather than frustrations.
Regular reflection (stop, continue, start) helps prevent regression to earlier stages and drives continuous improvement.
The model supports internal team understanding and self-progression.
Decisions
No formal decisions were made — The session was purely informational.