The Stages of Team Development

Contrary to popular belief, the most outstanding teams don’t come about by accident. At every level within an organisation, proactive team development can be limitlessly beneficial. Effective team development helps create an enjoyable, energetic and highly motivated atmosphere by encouraging teamwork, co-operation and a sense of trust between every member of the team. It takes time, effort and commitment to build exceptional working teams, which typically go through five stages of development along the way. As the success of any organization will often be determined by the strength of its workforce, there’s really no such thing as investing too much effort in ongoing team development.

This exclusive tutorial has been designed for current and prospective team leaders alike, along with business owners and managers at all levels. Study each of the five stages of team development in-depth – Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning. Explore the concept of team building with TORI, how to become a good team player and the wide-reaching advantages of team development across an organisation.