Storming Stage of Team Development: Characteristics & Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the Forming stage in team development?

Building leadership skills

Developing conflict resolution strategies

Encouraging creativity among team members

Setting ground rules and expectations (correct)

During the Forming stage, why do team members often avoid conflict?

To demonstrate their leadership skills

To establish their dominance within the team

Due to a desire to be accepted by others (correct)

To test the problem-solving abilities of other team members

Which of the following best describes the role of leadership during the Forming stage?

Defining team processes and providing guidance (correct)

Micromanaging the team's activities

Encouraging healthy debates and disagreements

Avoiding involvement to let the team self-organize

What is a common characteristic of a team in the Forming stage?

Individuals seeking acceptance and avoiding conflict Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Forming stage of team development?

Establishing ground rules and expectations is a key activity. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Forming stage from subsequent stages in team development?

Avoidance of conflicts and disagreements Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is typical of the Storming stage that follows the Forming stage?

Frequent conflicts and power struggles within the team Signup and view all the answers

In comparison to the Forming stage, what characterizes the Storming stage of team development?

'Testing' behaviors where team members challenge authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge faced during the Storming stage in team development?

Resolving conflicts and power struggles among team members Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects how teams at the Storming stage differ from those at the Forming stage?

Team members in Storming challenge each other more assertively than teams in Forming. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) related to the application of innovation and entrepreneurship concepts?

Understanding different perspectives in a given situation Signup and view all the answers

In team development stages, what characterizes the Forming stage?

Team members work together on complex real-world problems Signup and view all the answers

Which team development stage is characterized by conflict resolution, clarification of roles, and collaboration on team goals?

Storming Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus when identifying opportunities for innovation in the healthcare sector?

Avoiding conflict among team members Signup and view all the answers

During the Forming stage of team development, what is one reason team members avoid conflict?

Overwhelming workload on complex problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary emphasis during the Storming stage of team development?

Collaboration on problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Norming stage from the Forming stage in team development?

Encouraging creative skills for persuasion Signup and view all the answers

'Identify drivers of innovation' is a Course Learning Outcome (CLO) primarily related to:

'Empathizing with others' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key skill mentioned in Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) related to entrepreneurship tools?

Applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills Signup and view all the answers

In which team development stage does leadership play a crucial role in helping define team processes?

Performing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Team Development Stages

There are 5 stages of team development: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning/Transforming.

Stage 1: Forming

The leader needs to be directive and understand the requirements for team training to move through each stage.

Stage 2: Storming

Conflict may begin during this stage.
Members tend to focus on details rather than the issues at hand, and compete for influence.
Low trust is evident at this stage.
Team needs to select their desired leadership style and decision methodology.
Team members begin suggesting solutions to problems and identify more effective ways to achieve goals.

Stage 3: Norming

Members reach agreement and develop work habits that support group rules and values.
Team demonstrates effective communication, trust in members’ abilities, and positive cooperation.
All team members are expected to take responsibility for the decisions that lead to effective cooperation.

Stage 4: Performing

Members work together as a cohesive unit with little conflict.
Teams are expected to work interdependently to make decisions, complete tasks, and foster team creativity and effectiveness.
Members share information, learn from one another, and are self-directive and motivating.
The leader becomes a facilitator aiding the team in communication processes and helping if they revert to a prior stage.

Stage 5: Adjourning/Transforming

In project-based teams, team members go through a phase of finalization where they celebrate successes, and/or transform as a (new) team to execute a new project.
For continuous work teams, teams progress into the highest level of team development, which encompasses developing as individuals and adjusting to changing demands and expectations.

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Description

Learn about the second stage of team development where conflicts may arise as members compete for influence and focus on details rather than the main issues. Understanding leadership styles and decision-making methods becomes crucial at this phase.

Team Development Stages: Storming