Leading and developing a high performing team that has only recently come together is a challenge requiring leaders to prioritise different issues and adopt different styles and tactics at different stages of team development.

At one point the leader will need to:-

   • confirm personal roles and responsibilities,

   • plan the workload and agree working practices,

   • ensure all sources of conflict have been resolved, and

   • motivate team members to deliver their full potential.

With respect to the Tuckman model of team development, which is the stage where these leadership actions are most appropriate?