At which stage do team members begin to recognize the benefits of working together?

• A. Forming
• B. Storming
• C. Norming
• D. Performing

Answer: (C)

In group development, teams move from forming to storming, then norming, and finally performing. The moment when members start to see the benefits of working together typically occurs in the Norming stage. After the early, cautious Forming phase and the conflicts of Storming, Norming is when shared norms and clearer roles take shape, and teammates begin to cooperate more openly. They start to trust each other, align on goals, and realize that collaboration improves communication and outcomes, not just individual effort. Once these norms are solidified, the team can progress into Performing, where coordinated effort leads to high effectiveness, but the recognition of those collaborative benefits has its roots in Norming.