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Enhancing teamwork in complex environments through team training
R J Stout1, E Salas, J E Fowlkes
1Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Florida 32826-3224, USA. renee_stout@ntsc.navy.mil
Group Dynamics : Theory, Research, and Practice : the Official Journal of Division 49, Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy of the American Psychological Association
|June 1, 1997
Summary
This study developed and evaluated team training for aviators, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing critical team competencies like knowledge, skills, and attitudes for improved performance.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Psychology
- Human Factors Engineering
- Team Performance Research
Background:
- Team training is recognized as crucial, yet specific instructional strategies for enhancing teamwork and performance require further investigation.
- Existing research lacks clarity on effective methods for developing targeted team competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically develop team training based on a theoretical framework.
- To enhance specific team competencies, including knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the developed team training program.
Main Methods:
- A theoretical framework based on Cannon-Bowers et al. (1995) guided training development.
- Training was delivered to 42 male aviators in an undergraduate naval aviation program.
- A multiple-measurement approach was used for comprehensive evaluation.
Main Results:
- The developed team training program significantly improved critical team competencies.
- Participants showed enhanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to teamwork.
- The training demonstrated strong effectiveness in the target population.
Conclusions:
- The theoretically grounded team training is effective in improving aviator team competencies.
- This research provides a model for developing and evaluating targeted team training interventions.
- Findings support the importance of structured, competency-based training for optimizing team performance in aviation.