Because milestones were not being met, a project manager decided to add more developers to the crucial tasks to help expedite the completion of deliverables. However, the developers' performance did…

The correct answer is C. Storming. In Tuckman's team development model (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning), adding new developers to an existing team disrupts group dynamics and resets the team back to the Storming phase. Storming is characterized by conflict, competition, and negotiation as…

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Question

Because milestones were not being met, a project manager decided to add more developers to the crucial tasks to help expedite the completion of deliverables. However, the developers' performance did not improve. Which of the following team life cycles should the project manager move to next?

Options

AForming
BNorming
CStorming
DAdjourning

How the community answered

(28 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
11% (3)
C
71% (20)
D
14% (4)

Explanation

In Tuckman's team development model (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning), adding new developers to an existing team disrupts group dynamics and resets the team back to the Storming phase. Storming is characterized by conflict, competition, and negotiation as team members adjust to new roles and personalities. The project manager should expect and manage this friction. Option A (Forming) is the initial stage when a team first comes together. Option B (Norming) comes after conflict is resolved. Option D (Adjourning) is the dissolution phase at project completion.

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#Team life cycles#Tuckman's stages#Project team management#Conflict management

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