CLD 775 - The Five Stage Model

My favorite concept in CLD 775 was the stages of group development. Each stage represents a different level the groups go through. I had never seen this model before, but it is definitely an accurate representation of group development. In class, my group experienced each of these stages. Through the forming stage we were trying to get to know each other and fill out who would take on what roles. Through the storming stage we got to know each other by learning how we each deal with conflict. During the norming stage we settled down a little bit and became more of friends rather than teammates. In the performing stage is where we began to work on our group analysis paper. In the adjourning stage, the main concern of the group was getting through the presentation and satisfying course requirements. This model is very important and would be valuable to anyone involved in a group because it thoroughly outlines what one can expect.