Exploring Norming and Adjourning Stages in Group Development Theory

This report examines the norming and adjourning stages of group development, based on Tuckman's model. The norming stage emphasizes consensus, role definition, and team process development, fostering stronger commitment and unity. The report highlights the importance of leadership, transparency, and constructive feedback in this stage. The adjourning stage, also known as the deforming and mourning stage, reflects the group's dissolution after task completion, addressing members' feelings of accomplishment and potential loss of routine. The report discusses the mixed emotions experienced during this phase, including happiness at achieving goals and sadness at the end of team interaction. The author emphasizes the value of recognizing team members' vulnerabilities and maintaining strong bonds. References from Forsyth (2018), Kiweewa et al. (2018), Raes et al. (2015), and Whittingham (2018) are included to support the analysis.