The term “group dynamics” describes the way in which people in a group interact with one another. When dynamics are positive, the group works well together. When dynamics are poor, the group’s effectiveness is reduced. Over the past couple decades, scientists have been applying the tools and techniques of a new kind of science, called the science of emergence, to help us understand a broad range of systems that are called complex systems, a fancy name that just means systems with many parts that follow certain rules or principles. Tuckman has developed a theory of group development suggesting that a group most likely passes through five specific stages in its development. These five stages are: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. Examples include mechanisms for dealing with status, reciprocity, identifying cheaters, ostracism, altruism, group decision, leadership, and intergroup relations.

Abhijith S

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