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Successful implementation of self-managing teams
Wilke Weerheim1, Lisa Van Rossum2, Wouter Dirk Ten Have3
1Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam , Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Implementing self-managing teams in mental healthcare requires clear roles, strong team relationships, and supportive coaching. A high change capacity, guided by models like the Change Competence Model, is key for success.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Mental healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting self-managing teams.
- Successful implementation is critical for sustainable results.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine successful implementation strategies for self-managing teams in mental healthcare.
- Identify key factors for successful implementation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study analyzing 18 interviews within two Dutch mental healthcare teams.
- Two-step coding process: open coding followed by refocused coding.
- Code tree visualization to structure findings.
Main Results:
- Clear task portfolio division is essential.
- Positive team relationships contribute to success.
- Coaching trajectories addressing past issues are beneficial.
Conclusions:
- The Change Competence Model highlights the importance of change capacity.
- High organizational change capacity positively impacts self-managing team success in mental healthcare.
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