You are the program manager of a new program in your organization. This program will last for one year and your program team will work full-time on the effort. The nature of the work requires that the

Cost of quality refers to the financial costs associated with conformance and non-conformance to quality standards, which is unrelated to team-building activities.

Storming is the second stage of Tuckman's team development model describing conflict among team members, not a process or activity a manager initiates.

Forming is the first stage of Tuckman's model where the team first comes together, not a process or planned activity.

Team development encompasses all activities undertaken to improve the competencies, interaction, and cohesion of the project team. Facilitated outings with collaborative challenges are a recognized team-building technique used to accelerate team cohesion and establish working relationships. This process directly supports the development of a high-performing team aligned with program objectives.