Stages of team development: 1. Forming (introductions, goal-setting, boundaries, relationship building, assess knowledge, establish norms) 2. Storming (identify unproductive behaviors, embrace diversity, work out differenecs, concentrate on problem solving) 3. Norming (Further work on conflicts, share data and explore solutions, work collaboratively) 4. Performing (Functioning without oversight, become interdependent, delegate leadership function, monitor progress, build camaraderie) 5. Adjourning (Celebrate successes, capture best practices, seek opportunities to attain closure, say goodbye)