Not all groups are teams. Teams are groups in which individuals work cooperatively with each other in order to achieve some goal. Members must apply group process skills, understand and appreciate other members talents and contributions. Storming Members wrestle with roles and relationships Conflict, dissatisfaction, and competition arise Norming Group defines its goals and rules of behavior. Performing Members carry out the work.
Energy is task oriented.
Cooperation improves, emotional issues subside. Focuses on both tasks and relationships. Groups work and relations are analyzed, and exercises prescribed to help members modify behaviors, to increases cohesiveness. May use outside consultants. It is subjective and perceptual.