We should note here that these stages are also cyclical. Teams go through ever-deepening levels of storming, norming, and performing. Individuals may be storming with one teammate and performing with another. Forming and storming 1. The beginning of team life.
Expectations are unclear.
Members test the water. Interactions are superficial. This is the honeymoon stage. Conflict and resistance to the group's task and structure. The team is struggling through its differences.