Evaluating a Team's Development

This activity is important because you will work in dozens of teams across your career.

The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of the development of high$-$performing teams.

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

Over a year ago, Jamie was assigned to lead a team of educators. The team is comprised of seven teachers who develop a school curriculum

The team has experienced many ups and downs. Early on$,$ it seemed like everything ran smoothly and each team member held similar goals, values, and priorities. It didn't take long until team members realized how differently they viewed the importance of various elements of the curriculum$\_$

Jamie and the team meet to enjoy a nice lunch. Jamie says to the team, "Our goal today is to get to know one another better. Jen has a little game to start us out." By the end of the lunch, team members are laughing. One team member says, "We're going to get so much work done together."

What stage of development is the team most likely in$?$