The second stage is the conflict/confrontation stage.  In this stage, group members attempt to replace the leader.  The group`s anger and frustrations are usually initiated by the leader.  Groups which confront and deal with conflict are stronger and more productive.  The conflict/ resolution process is a good indicator of the leader`s ability to resolve differences.  Ideally, a group will be composed of all leaders.  This does not mean that every person will vie for control over the group.  Rather it means that all members will realize what needs to be done and do their part without needing to be prodded.   The final stage is disharmony.  This stage happens when the leader is overthrown.  In this stage all members are on an equal level and should be able to resolve differences amongst themselves.  Members also assert themselves and are less afraid to speak up on group ideas.  In this stage the members also become closer as they work together more and become more proficient in the conflict resolution process.  For this final stage to occur, all members must be committed to the group.  There should not be any people in the group who are still displaying strong signs of the problem personalities mentioned earlier.  In this stage the group can be considered psychologically mature.

Group conflict can generally be broken down into three stages.  The first stage of group conflict is disunity.  This stage is characterized by the inability of the group or leader to satisfy member expectations.  In this stage there is anger, but many members will hold the anger back for fear of punishment from the leader.  Once the group becomes cohesive the leader should address and encourage the open expression of such anger and frustration.  This can lead, however, to intermember rivalry for leadership positions and to scapegoating.  Some members avoid any conflict with other people in the group because of an uneasiness with conflict.  In is of utmost importance to note that group development stops without the expression of conflict and the resolution of that conflict.  Groups in this first stage of conflict should be classified as psychologically immature.