IntroductionThis essay will discuss different theories of group work, theories that will help you become a good team member in a youth work context . We will also apply it to your role as a youth practitioner. There are two theorists named Tuckman and Belbin. We will include their beliefs and perspectives on becoming a successful team member and how you can develop teamwork skills using a developmental stage model. We will compare the two theories, identify their weaknesses and strengths and relate them to working with young people. First of all, we will give a brief description of the conditions of teamwork. Subsequently we will start with Tuckmans' theory and then follow Belbin's theory. After discussing both theories. After the two views, we will examine its actual success and include reporting other people's views on these theories, and see if the theories are successful. A team is a group of people who have complementary skills and members who are mutually committed to each other's personal interests. success and growth.Bruce Wayne Tuckman (1965) developed a theory that includes a model divided into four stages, Forming Storming Norming and Performing, he also added a fifth stage called Postponement. This model was discovered by Tuckman in (1965). According to Tuckman (1965), his model states that when you are in a team, you develop maturity and capabilities, relationships also begin to be established and the leader changes his leadership style. He believes that to become a good team worker, one must start with a directing style. The first step in training his model, Tuckman (1965) says we begin with agreement on team goals other than just listening to the leader...... middle of paper ...... Alan Chapman. (2001-2003). Tuckman Forming Storming Norming Performing Model http://www.businessballs.com/tuckmanformingstormingnormingperforming.htm. November 11, 2013. Douglas, T (2000). Basic group work. New York: Routledge. Bolton, G (2010). Reflective practice. 3rd ed. London: sage publicationshttp://www.belbin.comHayes, N (1997). Successful team. 2nd ed. North Yorkshire: Thomson International Business Press. 1-230.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belbin_Team_InventorySapin, K (2013). Essential skills for practicing youth work. 2nd ed. London: Sage Publications. Smith, K.A. (2007). The essence of managing groups and teams. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. 40-52. Williams, H (1996). The essence of managing groups and teams. Lancaster: Prentice Hall Europe. 9-10. Young, K (2006). The art of working with young people. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing Ltd..