There are seven main stages within the life cycle of a working group. These specific stages can be seen as: Pre-forming(, Formation, Working stage, Re (vision), working stage. Maturity, Closure and then Overall comment Groups are constantly developing and changing however, they do follow some clear developmental patterns. As the group moves and changes over time, so will the development and the group change within itself? The pre-formation stage of the group which may include issues of resistance to working in the group, seeing the relevance of the purpose of the group, and the setting of the group. This is particularly relevant to the formation of new groups where a new residence is opened. In the formation stage of the group, group members are often energetic in a more diffused …show more content…
Subgroups may start to emerge as a result in the move to commonality. Increasing clarity develops around the purpose of the group at this stage, developing a greater working bond and less friction. The group will start to develop behaviours that are generally called ‘storming’. Conflict begins to emerge in the group as differences in values become more evident, or are displayed by strong individuals. Challenges to the leadership can become common, the honeymoon period of the group is over. Values need to be addressed, reworked and modified. Further clarification of the purpose and commitment to the group’s aims, should be re-enforced and installed again. This group goes through a series of working stages when things are functioning well. This phase cannot work well unless the issues at the revision stage are not resolved any issues disbanded. This is develop into that of a more focused stage of working in the group. Group roles become clearer and more defined resulting in a high level of co-operation and cohesion, within identification and stability of the group structure. Group members take on greater responsibility for monitoring and challenging group