Forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning (as told by the Fellowship of the Ring)

Bruce Tuckman’s theory of group development states that all teams must go through five phases during their natural life cycles: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Clever rhyming scheme aside, this is a great way to assess group dynamics happening in your team. Learn about the five phases here, nerdily, by watching how the Fellowship of the Ring gets together.

[gabrielledickinson]

You explained this better than my teacher did. Thank you.

[itsmelissak]

now I'll never forget Tuckerman's ladder! thank you!

[erictroupe]

This was awesome, the visuals are
better than what the teacher could explain.

[mkphillips]

Thank you for putting this together! As an instructor of oral communication and leadership, I'm always looking for creative ways for students to learn concepts.

[DungLe-ydxy]

this kind of education is really vivid, I can understand clearly, thank you.

[SYLEWO]

Excellent and very easy explanation with the help of the movie scene ! Thank you for your effort for educating others.

[chachi-rgju]

Thank you for making this material relatable, unlike my grad program and the countless corporate goofs that proliferate this site.

[XxThatGuyMysteryXx]

Phase I: Forming -> 0:13
Phase II: Storming -> 1:08
Phase III: Norming -> 2:00
Phase IV: Performing -> 3:23
Phase V: Adjourning -> 3:48

[tshapedl]

this is actually a really good way to explain it. thank you

[preciousbees]

One kf my favorites, using this for a study group now

[KerryJ]

I so wish the explanation were narrated so that I could use this in my course design. It is wonderful.

[jonasrichter]

Our Prof linked this video to his psychology lecture. Thanks for the video!

[FlashingPondue]

This was in my learning materials for my college course, who knew LOTR could be so educational

[oratilweseekoei]

amazing example. Understand the concept now. Thanks

[Loivissia]

Thank you! It's a great learn method for nerds.

[T.Adam-cp]

this is great! Perfect example for my leadership students

[martinkolombo]

One of the best leadership videos I have ever seen :).

[sonyafeagin]

Thank you!! Changed my whole thought Process!

[tiffanyclarke]

Thank you for explaning it in this way.

[ZolaInRecovery]

Thank you! This is way better than my text book.