Which best describes the Forming Stage of a team? The group is preparing to disband or is facing major changes in its mission, membership, or environment. Members often regress to unproductive team behaviours. Individuals become members of a group, are anxious about their roles and responsibilities, and are hesitant to participate in discussions. The team functions at its highest level of productivity and the focus of each member shifts from individual to group concerns. Marked by conflict within the group as team members push boundaries and challenge authority in attempt to clarify the team's goals, values, and norms. Team members learn to cooperate and support one another while establishing patterns of communication and behaviour