forming. During this stage, people are less likely to show their true colors than they will be later. Group members are trying to get to know one another and discover more about the people with whom they will be working. At this time, group members are typically polite and patient with each other and, in many cases, willing to give one another the benefit of the doubt.During this stage of the group’s development, facilitators should attempt to help break the ice and create a comfortable and safe environment in which people are excited to interact and learn more. The group will typically look more to the facilitator in this stage, so facilitators should encourage group members to begin to look to one another for ideas and suggestions.