Performing (team development) describes the fourth stage of team development when team members depend on each other and solve problems together.

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

Answer: (A)

In team development, the stage where members rely on one another and tackle problems together is the Performing stage. By this point, the team has moved beyond forming and storming, with clear roles, strong trust, and open communication. Members collaborate smoothly, coordinate efforts, and focus on achieving shared goals, often taking collective ownership of solutions and delegating leadership as needed to keep performance high. The emphasis is on execution and productivity, with conflicts resolved constructively and the group functioning as a cohesive unit.

Forming is the initial phase when people are getting acquainted and unclear about roles, so collaborative problem-solving isn’t yet the norm. Storming involves conflicts and power struggles as differences surface. Adjourning marks the end of the team’s work together, when the project closes and the team disbands.