- Forming
- Objective: Get to know one another and discuss project details.
- Feelings: Excitement, respect, optimism, shyness.
- Storming
- Objective: Align on project goals and work through conflicts.
- Feelings: Frustration, confusion, anger, defensiveness.
- Norming
- Objective: Resolve problems and operate cohesively.
- Feelings: Trust, confidence, comfort, energetic.
- Performing
- Objective: Look for ways to improve the project and measure progress.
- Feelings: Motivation, creativity, excitement, satisfaction.
- Adjourning (sometimes called “Mourning”)
- Objective: Celebrate milestones and document results.
- Feelings: Relief, fulfillment, sadness, grief.
Team Performance Starts low in Forming, dips during Storming (conflicts), rises in Norming, peaks in Performing, and closes with Adjourning.
