What happens if forming stage was not done properly? Provide reference. To be effective, team members must be able to collaborate in order to contribute collectively to team outcomes. However, this does not happen by itself: it develops as the team works together. In his 1965 paper, "Developmental Sequence in Small Groups," psychologist Bruce Tuckman coined the phrase "forming, storming, norming, and performing," describing the path that teams take to high performance. So, what really happens at Tuckman’s Forming Stage? In the first stage which is the forming of Tuckman’s Developmental Sequence in Small Groups, it is when the members of the team first come together to meet. It can be considered the period of interaction when everyone is getting to know one another and becoming acquainted. Also, group members are on high alert, each wanting to put their best foot forward while, at the same time, sizing up each other’s strengths and weaknesses. (Calvello, 2021) Unfortunately, if it is not done properly during the forming stage, or if there is no team leader who emerges, takes charge, and directs the individual members, the team will experience misunderstandings, workflows will be slowed, and the risk of failure will increase. Members of the group may believe that they imply new leadership for guidance and direction. A leader must be clear in communicating the project's outcome and expectations. Due to anxiety and uncertainty, there may also be little agreement on team objectives, everyone's individual roles, and responsibilities as group members in this stage tend to act independently and are cautious of their behavior. In the forming stage, there are challenges like personal relations characterized by dependence in which group members have a desire for acceptance by the group and a need to know that the group is safe. If this is not done correctly, group members may develop a lack of trust, and interpersonal conflict, and begin acting out. According to Priestly (2015), if the team leader allows this phase to spiral out of control as conflicts, controversy, and even personal opinions emerge, it can be extremely destructive and demotivating. References: Calvello, M. (21 April 2021). The 5 Stages of Team Development are Defined+ Expert Advice. Retrieved from: https://fellow.app/blog/management/stages-ofteam-development-and-how-to-navigate-them-smoothly/ Nevogt, D. (9 June 2021). Why Team Failure Happens and How to Overcome It. Retrieved from: https://blog.hubstaff.com/team-failure/ Priestly, C. (11 August 2015). Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing: The Stages of Team Formation. Retrieved https://ventureteambuilding.co.uk/forming-storming-normingperforming/#.Y4ieinZBy3D from:
