Groups move through several stages of growth and the wise facilitator will recognize the differing needs at each stage and respond to the members accordingly so the group can move into the Perform Stage.
Group
Stages
Form: Gathering and getting acquainted.
Some anxiety in members. Make sure each person is comfortable.
Storm: Who is in charge here and how can I
influence the group? Some members ask questions about direction, challenge the
priorities, and show displeasure in other ways. It is a test for the
facilitators for getting through this stage successfully is essential. Must
listen, clarify, process, do not get defensive or argue.
Norm: Discovering and agreeing to the Norms
for group process. Everyone gets on board with the boundaries, goals, operating
principles.
Perform: Honest, genuine sharing and
interdependent ministry. This is what we have been waiting for and hope for.
Heart issues arise and are handled with sensitivity.
Reform: Each time a person leaves or a new
person enter the group, the dynamics change so it goes back to Form, Storm,
Norm and Perform. Open groups rarely ever get to the Perform Stage because new
people are always coming and going.
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