You are a "fly on the wall" observing a meeting between Gracie, Joanna, Eli, and Sam. You see plenty of smiling, polite chit$-$chat, and a generally agreeable team. Team members seem to be exchanging introductions and work schedules. There is no apparent discord or conflict in the group. Which of the Tuckman stages is this group likely experiencing?

forming

storming

norming

performing

exploring