Phase Three: Perform. At this point, team members are motivated, confident about achieving the goal, and generally able to work together with minimal friction. Keep the progress going but be wary of regressing back to the “storm” stage. Let’s say you’re part of a car-design team where different designers generally get along but are starting to become hostile to one another. To maintain optimal performance, ask your colleagues to step back, respect one another’s roles, and reemphasize the shared vision they are moving toward. Be willing
