Factors of Group Development
Group Stages & Sizes
100

The purpose of encouraging openness and sharing

What is an effective communication strategy?

100

The size of groups easier to facilitate.

What are smaller groups?

200

The sense of connection and cohesion amongst group members.

What is group cohesion?

200

The stage of group members meeting and establishing initial structures.

What is Forming?

300

The type of group that tends to focus more on individual achievement.

What are competitive groups?

300

The size of a group to be considered a larger group.

What is 15 people or more?

400

Behaviors like aggression, negativity, withdrawing, etc.

What are examples of blocking behaviors?

400

The stage where the group begins to operate well as an unit.

What is Performing?

500

The factor that is always present in group dynamics.

What is power dynamics?

500

The stage where conflicts and power struggles surface as members challenge ideas.

What is Storming?

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