Working Groups

Team Development Wheel

Recognize which phase of team development you are in and take positive action to work through.

Note: There can be an additional phase — “Adjourning” — when the team disbands, says good bye, and reflects on lessons learned. This is a “celebration” phase.

This diagram is based on Dr. Bruce Tuckman’s 1965 study of small groups, which identified the traditional five phases experienced by project work teams.

Typical Working Groups

• Logistics Support Management Team (LSMT)
• Test and Evaluation Working Group (TEWG)
• Computer Resources Working Group (CRWG)
• Requirements Interface Working Group
• Interface Control Working Group (ICWG)
• Technology Assessment Working Group
• “Tiger” Team
• Process Action Team (PAT)
• Integrated Product and Process Teams (IPPTs)

Management Tradeoffs for Working Groups