sed, trainers and human resources professionals have recognized the development stages through which teams pass as they evolve. The idea state is the last stage, but some teams are unable to progress to that point. An understanding of these four stages and the characteristics of each is critical to effectively implementing a team program (Gamble, & Kelliher, 1999, p. C7).
The first stage of team development is cautious affiliation. This is an exploration period when members' attachment to the team is tentative. At this point, most employees are anxious about what the team and they (as members) are expected to do. They are concerned about t
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