In this reading assignment you are introduced to two models of group

development. The first is the Five$-$stage group development model. This

theory includes, Forming; Storming; Norming; Performing and Adjourning.

This model suggests that all groups follow these distinct stages. The second

model is the Punctuated$-$Equilibrium model, which breaks the process down

to only two stages. Your reading assignment is a simple one:

$$ Based on what you have just read and on your own life experience$($s$)$;

tell me which of the two Development Models makes more sense to

you; the Five Stage or the Punctuated Equilibrium model? Tell me why

you decided on that specific model?