Group development

Alright kiddo, you know how when you play with your friends, you start to learn how to work together better over time? That's kind of like how group development works.

It starts with a group of people who come together for a specific reason, like playing a game or doing a project. At the beginning, they might not know each other very well or understand how each other works.

Next comes the forming stage, where everyone is usually pretty polite and trying to get to know each other. They might share their names, tell jokes, or talk about their favorite things. It's kind of like meeting new friends on the playground.

Then comes the storming stage, where people might disagree or start to have arguments. It's like when you and your friends can't decide what game to play or who goes first. This can be a tough stage, but it's important because it helps the group figure out how to handle different opinions and conflicts.

After the storming stage comes the norming stage. This is when everyone starts to figure out how they should work together and what rules they should follow. It's kind of like when you and your friends decide on the game you want to play and what the rules should be.

Finally, the performing stage is when the group really gets going and starts achieving their goals. They know each other better, they work well together, and they can get things done efficiently. It's like when you and your friends have been playing a game for a while and you all know exactly what you're doing.

So, group development is all about how a group of people can work together better over time by going through different stages of figuring out how to get along and achieve their goals.