Team Formation & Storming Intro

The introduction to Weathering the Eye of the Hurricane

Josh Ether

2/2/20171 min read

If you are a leader in today’s business world, then you know that change is the only constant. In order to survive and thrive in this ever-changing landscape, you must be able to adapt and rapidly respond to new challenges. One of the best ways to do this is by building strong, high-performing teams.

However, forming and leading a team is not always easy. It can be a daunting task, filled with conflict and uncertainty. But if you can weather the “eye of the hurricane,” you will emerge with a team that is stronger, more adapt to change, and better equipped to handle whatever challenges come your way.

Every team goes through tough times

No team is immune to tough times. At some point, every team will go through a period of conflict and upheaval. This is often referred to as the “storming” stage of team development. The storming stage is a necessary part of team formation. It is during this stage that team members learn to trust and rely on one another. They also learn to resolve conflict and work together for the common good. However, the storming stage can also be a time of great stress and anxiety. If not managed properly, it can lead to team dissolvement and failure. The key to weathering the storming stage is to understand the different stages of team development. By understanding the stages of team development, you will be better equipped to resolve conflict and keep your team together during tough times.