The Community Development Life Cycle (Full Breakdown)

Have you ever wondered how you can help your community work towards a common goal in your business? While having the four pillars of the Community Cultivated™ framework in place is key to making that happen, there are other aspects you should take into consideration. Today, I’ll be talking about one of them: The Community Development Life Cycle. I’ll break down this cycle into four phases so you can be prepared to address them the best way possible while working towards cultivating your communities. Pay close attention because I want you to reflect on what phase your community is in at this moment. Let’s dive into the community development life cycle! [00:01 – 01:59] Opening Segment An overview of the community development life cycle How this cycle works for in-person and online communities The four phases of the community development life cycle [02:00 – 13:37]  The Community Development Life Cycle Phase one: Forming Act independently and determine alliances Look around and see what’s happening inside the community Phase two: Storming Build trust, start to work together, form and share opinions Phase three: Norming Have structure and leadership Get more intimacy, cooperation, and engagement with the community Phase four: Performing Elevate ourselves into the highest level of function Move together to perform towards a common goal [13:38 – 15:33] Closing Segment  Let’s Connect! You can connect with our host Shana Lynn on Instagram. Make sure to subscribe and head to her website shanalynn.com, learn more about creating thriving communities and empowering community teams for your online business! LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you.  Tweetable Quotes: “Storming doesn’t go away if you don’t address it” -  Shana Lynn “Conflict is the gateway to intimacy.” - Shana Lynn