The third stage of team development, where the team becomes a cohesive unit, and interdependence, trust, and cooperation are built.

The third stage in team building where conflict s are largely settled and a group identity starts to emerge. [D03876] PNG

One of the five stages in the development of a group. This stage deals with respect, open-mindedness and listening (to each other). The task that occurs here is data flow between team members.

one framework for understanding the development of groups suggests that one important stage groups go through is the development of norms about the way in which tasks will be tackled and members will relate to one another.

the third stage of team development, in which team members begin to settle into their roles, group cohesion grows, and positive team norms develop