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Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development

Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development, commonly referred to as just Tuckman’s, is an incredibly useful model developed to better understand team development. Tuckman’s splits team development into 5 stages; Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning.

Forming

Activities that help team members get to know each other and establish initial relationships. Creates a safe environment for team members to introduce themselves.

F

Storming

Activities that help team members work through disagreements constructively and develop problem-solving skills together.

S

Norming

Activities that help reinforce team cohesion and collaboration as team members begin to resolve their differences and respect each other's strengths.

N

Performing

Activities that focus on optimizing team performance and solving complex problems efficiently as teams function at a high level.

P

Adjourning

Activities that focus on celebrating accomplishments and reflecting on the team journey as the team completes its work.

A

What are Teambuilders?

Team building activities are special tasks or games designed to bring people together and help them work as a team. These activities are like puzzles or challenges that require everyone to collaborate and communicate effectively. Team building activities are all about increasing cooperation, building trust, and improving communication among team members. They encourage everyone to participate, share ideas, and support each other to achieve a common goal. Just like pieces of a puzzle fit together, these activities help strengthen the bonds within a team and enhance their ability to work together successfully.