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Abstract
Most organizations rely on strong, effective groups and teams to operate. Many theories and models related to teams and team development exist. However, Tuckman and Jensen’s (1977) model of group development is still the most used (Fritz et al., 2005). In this article, we outline the five stages of small-group development (Tuckman & Jensen, 1977). Team members and leaders can use this model to improve their effectiveness (Burns, 1995). In the Leading Teams series, we discuss each stage in depth and provide actions leaders can use to guide their teams through each stage.
About this Publication
This document is AEC772, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Muscato, A. F., Bush, S. A., Greenhaw, L. L., & Baker, C. N. (2023). Leading Teams #2: Stages of Group Development. EDIS, 2023(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc433-2023
Authors
Annie Muscato
graduate research and teaching assistant, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL
Sarah Bush
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, leadership education, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL
Laura Greenhaw
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, agricultural leadership, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Carrie N. Baker
graduate assistant, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
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