Throughout recent years,
researchers have outlined a proper structure of what is considered as systematic
stages and phases in which a
team grows and develops and becomes a success. This
paper reveals and assesses the
various stages of group and team development. The paper starts by assessing the
features and
characteristics that are considered necessary for the growth and development of a team. Understanding this aspect is important because the various stages and phases actually serve the development of the group's/team's characteristics. Subsequently, the paper highlights the works of various theorists and researchers on the subject of the various stages of group and team development. Paper Outline: Introduction Review of Related Literature Salient Features of a Successful Team/Group The Stages of Group/Team Development Ellen C. Davis's Model of Group/Team Development Barbara O'Keefe's Model of Team/Group Development Myers Briggs Models of Group/Team Development Summary and Conclusion Bibliography