During what stage of team development do team members express suspicion and anxiety about their...

In the classic stages of team development, the Storming stage follows the initial Forming stage. During this stage, team members may experience conflict, express doubts, and challenge each other. They may question the team’s purpose, roles, and responsibilities. It is a critical phase where effective leadership and conflict resolution skills are essential to move the team toward the next stage, Norming, where they begin to work together more cohesively1.

 1: ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Body of Knowledge