Team coaching using LSP and team facilitation: a randomized control trial study measuring team cohesion and psychological safety

The article examines the effectiveness of team coaching and its impact on individual perceptions of team cohesion and psychological safety. The study includes a randomized control trial with multiple teams and facilitators. Key Points:

• Participants in team coaching experienced greater improvements in perceptions of psychological safety and team cohesion than those in team facilitation.
• Team coaching using LSP was found to be more effective in enhancing team cohesion than traditional team facilitation.
• The effects of team coaching persisted even eight weeks after the intervention.

Conclusions and Recommendations:

• Facilitators should use a team coaching approach to improve team cohesion and psychological safety.
• The use of LSP can contribute to deeper, more meaningful team conversations.

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