Tuckman´s Four Stages based on Group Work

In the last lesson, I learned about the theory of group dynamics called the Tuckman stage. According to theory, four stages are indispensable and essential for the team to effectively produce the best possible possibilities. Without paying attention to these phases, TaqMan believes that most teams focus on content and ignore the process. In summary of these four phases, Tuckman called them to form, hasten, standardize and implement them.

Brustalkman's research in the field of group development summarizes 50 research results on group development and clarifies the four stages of development: formation, rush, regulation and performance. Subsequent research by Tuckman identified the fifth phase of development called "termination". Mr. TaqMan discovered that although individuals are motivated when not familiar with teams and tasks, they often do not understand team problems or goals. Tuckman believes that the head of the team at the initial stage (organization) needs guidance. The second stage, storm, is characterized by contradictions and polarization about interpersonal issues and the best way to achieve that task. These behaviors may resist the group's influence and mission requirement, which can lead to poor performance. When the team enters the development phase, performance and productivity will improve.

In 1965, Brustalker introduced a four-stage team development model of formation, tackle, regulation, and performance. At the forming stage, members get to know each other and start learning how to work together. There will be differences and conflicts during the storm. The team will focus on managing conflicts during the specification period. The team will cooperate to achieve the goal in the performance stage (DuBrin, Dalglish, & Miller, 2006). Various studies were conducted based on this 4 stage model, most of which confirmed the model. Later, in 1977, the model was modified to include an additional phase called extension (Tuckman & Jensen, 1977). During this recession, the group created by the first 4-stage model was dissolved

Tuckman (1965), in collaboration with Jenson (Tuckman and Jenson, 1977), identified a group of five stages of development that show the trend of group tendency to succeed, based on group research studies. This model is based on the study of the group's research, which is mainly a group of treatment and training. However, it has also proved beneficial to resonate with the process of studying small groups collected and to inform moderate technology (see Figure 7.1).