The stages of group development are forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. My interpretation of the first stage, forming, is meeting/introduction learning about the project and roles each member will play.

The next stage, storming, consists of competing for status and acceptance of ideas. It also concerns of how/what should be done to reach the goal of completing the project. In this particular stage, the team leader plays an important role in intervention for guidance and resolving issues for the team to succeed.
The third stage, norming, involves working effectively as a team. This portion of the stage, involves respecting each other’s values, processes and procedures. I describe this stage as the “team player” stage. The team leader gives less input during this stage, and acts as a coach, rather than a mediator.

The fourth stage, performing, reaches the point where each member now trusts, rely and know each other well. The team works effectively as a group, resolves conflict quickly and assertively, without the intervention of the team leader. The role that the team leader takes is merely monitoring the team’s progress and prepare for the celebration of achievements.

The last stage, adjourning, can be considered to be the team leader’s acknowledgement of the project’s completion.

The differences between a group and a team can be described as: A group can be any number of people, without any particular goals, roles, or experience. A team incorporates people, with a common goal, understand their roles, and work together effectively to complete a project.

The things that I believe will align with my strengths are organization, ability to compromise to achieve a common goal, and excellent time management. On the other hand, I feel that over-exerting myself to reach such deadlines; will be one of my weaknesses. To meet