Which term is the first stage of team development, where team members get to know each other and learn what they will have to do to reach their assigned goals?

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

Answer: (B)

Forming is the first stage of team development. In this stage, team members get to know each other and learn what they will have to do to reach the assigned goals. People are usually polite and cautious as they seek to understand the team’s purpose, boundaries, and expectations. The leader provides direction, clarifies objectives, and defines roles and responsibilities, setting up the framework for how the group will work together. The focus is on orientation, establishing ground rules, and beginning to build trust, even though progress can feel slow as members figure out how they fit. As comfort and clarity grow, the team typically moves into the next stages where dynamics become more complex and collaboration deepens.