1. Forming
   • Objective: Get to know one another and discuss project details.
   • Feelings: Excitement, respect, optimism, shyness.
2. Storming
   • Objective: Align on project goals and work through conflicts.
   • Feelings: Frustration, confusion, anger, defensiveness.
3. Norming
   • Objective: Resolve problems and operate cohesively.
   • Feelings: Trust, confidence, comfort, energetic.
4. Performing
   • Objective: Look for ways to improve the project and measure progress.
   • Feelings: Motivation, creativity, excitement, satisfaction.
5. 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.