In which stage is a team most likely to focus on achieving specific tasks and goals?

The performing stage is characterized by heightened collaboration and a strong focus on achieving specific tasks and goals. During this phase, the team has already established trust, roles, and effective communication patterns, which allows members to work cohesively towards the team's objectives. Members are typically motivated and engaged, leveraging each other’s strengths to enhance productivity and problem-solving capabilities. The collective energy of the group is directed towards high-level functioning and the actual implementation of plans.

In contrast, the forming stage is about team members getting to know one another and understanding the group's purpose, while the norming stage involves the establishment of norms and cohesion among members. The storming stage often features conflict and competition as team members establish their roles and address challenges, which is not conducive to focusing on tasks and goals.