STAGE 3: NORMING

STAGE 3:  NORMING

Norming occurs as group members begin to build group cohesion, as well as develop a consensus about norms for performing a task and relating to one another. During this stage members accept the following issues:

v  Their team;

v  Team rules and procedures;

v  Their roles in the team; and,

v  The individuality of fellow members

v  Team members realize that their role and behavior in an organization.

v  Team members develop competitive relationships which become more cooperative.

v  There is a willingness to confront issues and solve problems.

v  Teams develop the ability to express criticism constructively.

v  There is a sense of team spirit in an organization.