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Blues Jam Factory draws on elements of Educational Psychologist Bruce Tuckman’s Model of Group Development, which he first described back in 1965.
Tuckman identified that a group or team of people go through four distinct stages of working and that it is necessary to experience these before the team can perform at its maximum effectiveness.
Forming – individuals are keen to be accepted and avoid conflict. This ‘best behaviour’ stage is comfortable but not much is achieved. The team is dependent on the leader for direction.
Storming – team members open up to each other and confront each other's ideas and perspectives. Storming can be uncomfortable but it is necessary for the growth of the team. The leader will still be guiding the team at this stage.
Norming – team members adjust their behaviour to each other as they develop work habits that make teamwork seem more natural and fluid. The team becomes more motivated as it gets to grip with the project or task. The leader can now be more participative.
Performing – the team is now able to function as a unit as it finds ways to get the job done effectively without inappropriate conflict or the need for external supervision.
Stuart Allan, Senior Trainer, Hemsley Fraser
'Your event underlines our accelerated learning program; by getting people relaxed and having fun, the right brain clicks in and fast subconscious level learning happens. It was very effective - we'll do it again soon.'
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