A co-worker of mine pointed me to a very interesting article that mentions
stages of team development described by the NSDC Standard for
Staff Development

They are FORM, STORM, NORM and PERFORM.

It’s amazing how dead-on these stage descriptions are when they’re used
to describe group dynamics in a large software project.

Here’s an extended excerpt:

Forming: When groups are organized, a number of needs and
questions occur. Group members at this stage have high expectations as well as
anxiety about where they individually fit as well as organizational parameters.
Plan icebreakers for all group gatherings.
Clarify expectations and desired group outcomes.
Invite a “ranking official” to provide the “charge” to the team.
Assign roles or procedures for designating chair, facilitator, recorder, and process observer
Storming: In this stage, group members rebel against each other and
often against authority. Members may express disappointment with the lack of
progress. They can feel angry about goals, tasks, and action plans.
Consider a retreat to address the feelings and concerns in the group.
Implement selective abandonment to refocus the group.
Clarify expectations of behavior among group members in and out of meetings.
Provide training on consensus building and conflict resolution
Norming: If groups successfully resolve the storming issues, they
arrive at this stage. Dissatisfaction is replaced by harmony, trust, support, and
respect. Group members are more open and willing to provide feedback.
Invite a critical friend to work with the group.
Monitor and regularly update group norms.
Plan appropriate celebrations for work accomplished
Provide additional training on meeting and group effectiveness
Performing: This stage describes a highly productive group. Group
members work collaboratively and interdependently, show confidence in
accomplishing tasks, share leadership responsibilities, and perform substantive work.
Ensure the group continues to learn together.
Share leadership and task responsibilities.
Consider strategies for increasing time efficiency.
Find ways to recognize and promote risk takers.
Successful teams go through each stage to become a performing team. When
new members are added, teams often have to cycle back to review issues
previously resolved. And when your team successfully arrives at the performing
stage, there is truly a great sense of accomplishment. I hope during your
course of service to your school’s children, you will experience it.