It is even possible to avoid the Storming phase and pass straight into Norming. On the other hand, you may be facilitating a group of people who have worked together for a while. Knowing where they are in group process will be key to your success. Sometimes it's more that just knowing about group process. Some groups test you on that.
Group process leads to a spirit of cooperation, coordination, creativity and enhanced outcomes.
It's the foundation of a facilitation success. After that, some solid skills will make you a sought-after facilitator. The work of facilitation can be intense. Take listening, for example. It's a skill we all must have whether consulting with a client, answering a question in a training session or interviewing a per- son as we prepare a keynote for their organization.