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Episode 5: Teamwork Takes Time: Navigating Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Model

Episode 5: Teamwork Takes Time: Navigating Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Model

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Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Model—forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning—might sound like corporate buzzwords, but it's a powerful way to understand how teams evolve. In this episode, Ryan explores how this model plays out in nonprofit settings, with implications for leaders and team members. Whether you're managing a board, staff, or volunteers, knowing your group stage can help guide it forward. Listen in!

📚 Resources for Further Exploration

🔍 Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399.
- Seminal theory article

📄 Tuckman, B. W., & Jensen, M. A. C. (1977). Stages of small-group development revisited. Group & Organization Studies, 2(4), 419–427.
- Adds the adjourning stage

🛠️ MindTools: Tuckman's Stages of Team Development
https://www.mindtools.com/ay49bon/tuckmans-forming-storming-norming-performing
- Model overview and application tips

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