Listening practices, open communication, respect for differing opinions and disclosure of agendas are examples of relationship norming during this stage. During this stage, teams are their most creative, cooperative and productive. Disagreement is accepted, consensus is valued and open discussion of issues and feelings are encouraged. Decisions are reached through agreements based on idea sharing but not through easy compromise or superficial voting. The norms are followed and modified as needed to accommodate progress.
Individuals let go of personal objectives for the good of the team.
Adjourning The fifth and final stage is a stage of transition for the team's members. During this stage, teams disassemble mostly by design but at times spontaneously. Planned dissolution occurs when the team has completed its task or exhausted its resources. Spontaneous dissolution occurs when members are unable to resolve conflicts, members grow dissatisfied and depart, or when repeated failure makes the team unable to continue. In either type of dissolution the results may be stressful for it's members.