Forming ….. Am I a member of this group?
During this stage of group development new team members discover what being a member
of this group means.
You may find that you and/or other group members need:
• clear goals and objectives
• definition of tasks and roles
• clear work plans
• to identify group behaviour, standards and norms and ways to handle behavioural
problems You and/or other group members may:
• demonstrate excitement
• participate hesitantly
• show tentative attachment to the group
• discuss problems peripheral to the task
• be uncomfortable and anxious about the new situation
• accomplish minimal work
This stage is complete when new members start thinking of themselves as part of a group.