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Stages of Group Development The idea behind this was developed in 1965 by a man named Bruce Tuckman He identified 4 stages at first. Fifth was added later. Forming Represents a time, just coming together Anxiety and uncertainty want to be accepted conflict controversy personal opinions are avoided the point and focus for group members during this stage is to become familiar with each other and their purpose, not on work. Understanding of the group’s purpose determining how the team will be organized discussion of major milestones outlining general group rules discovery of what resources will be available for the group Storming conflict and competition are at its greatest they start to feel confident begin to address some of the more important issues surrounding the group group’s tasks individual roles and responsibilites group members the more dominant group members emerege less-confrontational suppress feelings all members have an increased need for clarification not many groups are able to move for