PHASE 1 – FORMING “RECOGNITION OF A COMPLICATED PROJECT”

The forming phase is defined by Tuckman as follow:

        "Initially, groups seem to concern themselves with an orientation obtained through testing. This serves to determine the limitations of both task and interpersonal behaviors. In the interpersonal world, coincident with testing is actually the establishment of different dependency relations with pre-existing standards, group members, or leaders. It might be stated that dependence, testing, and orientation constitute forming's group process" (Tuckman, 2001, p. 78).

        The phase of forming is just where the members of the team have the first contract and uncertainty often characterizes it. Members of the team have to be acquainted with each other. The project manager, in the phase of forming, should obtain self-awareness while discovering that an issue is present. She of her has to be aware of all complications and achieve an understanding of the needing support for overcoming the issue. Actually, this phase meets its end when the manager of a project has determined the issue and predict that complication might be the root. A manager can carry it out by discussing with the team. Then, in the phase of storming, complications are analyzed".