One thing about working with others is that it is inevitable that one day, you will be asked to work in a group setting, which is where Tuckman's five-stage model of group formation starts. These stages are commonly known as Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning. In my opinion, the forming stage is similar to starting a new job since the group is getting a feel for each other, usually by being polite and avoiding controversy. Not to mention, it is where they figure out roles, establish goals, and seek approval. Keep in mind that each stage has progress and is equally as important as the next. Next, the storming stage might be one of the most critical stages for the simple fact that this stage can also be seen as the make-or-break stage since it has the highest chance of conflict and challenges toward leadership. One reason this stage has the highest chance of conflict is because this is where the group begins to get comfortable with one another and is able to voice their opinion and concerns. Another important aspect of this stage is that team members work to establish their roles and responsibilities within the project (Tuckman's