According to the Team Development Program, which stage is to create a team with clear structure, goals, directions and roles so members begin to build trust?

According to the Team Development Program, which stage is to create a team with clear structure, goals, directions and roles so members begin to build trust?

• A. Forming
• B. Storming
• C. Performing
• D. Adjourning

Answer: (A)

The forming stage is when the team first comes together and lays the groundwork: establishing a clear structure, goals, directions, and roles. This initial setup helps members understand what the team is trying to achieve and who is responsible for what, so they know how they will work together. With these elements in place, people begin to build trust as they gain clarity about purpose, expectations, and collaboration patterns. In later stages, conflicts may arise (storming), norms and cohesion develop (norming), performance improves as the team works well together (performing), and finally the team may dissolve (adjourning).

The forming stage is when the team first comes together and lays the groundwork: establishing a clear structure, goals, directions, and roles. This initial setup helps members understand what the team is trying to achieve and who is responsible for what, so they know how they will work together. With these elements in place, people begin to build trust as they gain clarity about purpose, expectations, and collaboration patterns. In later stages, conflicts may arise (storming), norms and cohesion develop (norming), performance improves as the team works well together (performing), and finally the team may dissolve (adjourning).