One of the roles of a team manager is to develop and support the members of their team in the workplace. Team managers provide clear guidance to their team members throughout the stages of a team (i.e., forming, storming, norming, and performing). Before coaching a team through the development stages, a team manager must be aware of the type of team that they are managing as well as its role in the organization.

• Identify one type of team that is used in the workplace, and explain its importance from both a workforce perspective and an organizational perspective.