Transcript Document 7205722

5 Stages of Group Development
(Tuckman)
Forming
 Storming
 Norming
 Performing
 Adjourning
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5 Stages of Group Development
Stage
Theme
Issue
Forming
Awareness
Inclusion
Storming
Conflict
Control
Norming
Cooperation
Cohesion
Performing
Productivity
Team Identity
Adjourning
Separation
Completion
Norms
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Rules and/or Standards
Regulate behavior
2 Types of Norms:
Explicit
 Implicit
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(Most common for small groups)
CMN 165 - Grp. Development &
Norms
Norms
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Norming takes place early in group
3 Sources of Norm Development:
 Outside System (Mgmt, Bylaws, Charters)
 Single Member
 Group (transactions within the group - implicit)
Conformity
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Members adhere to group norms
Can be Positive and/or Negative
Why Conform:
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Reduce Ambiguity- norms create structure
Social Acceptance
Avoid Ridicule
Higher Cohesiveness = greater conformity
to group norms