storming

Storming is a term used in multiple fields. In organizational psychology, it is the second stage of the four-stage model of group development proposed by Bruce Tuckman (forming, storming, norming, performing). During storming, members express differing opinions, challenge authority, and negotiate roles and responsibilities. Conflicts may arise over goals, processes, and leadership style. The stage typically lasts until norms emerge and the group can collaborate more effectively.

In political science and history, storming describes the act of forcefully entering a defended site by crowds or armed forces, often during protests, uprisings, or sieges. It implies rapid, coordinated entry and can be associated with considerable risk and violence. Notable historical occurrences include the storming of famous sites during revolutions and modern demonstrations that breach government buildings. The term is descriptive and neutral, emphasizing action rather than motive or outcome.

In broader usage, storming can refer to any sudden, aggressive rush to occupy a space, such as a fortification or venue, particularly in performative or cinematic contexts. The word derives from the sense of rushing in with force and has applied meanings across military, political, and organizational domains.