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

Researcher/Institution name:: Passmore, Jonathan, David Tee, and Richard Gold.

Research Summary

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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Research quote “Passmore, Jonathan, David Tee, and Richard Gold. “Team coaching using LSP and team facilitation: a randomized control trial study measuring team cohesion and psychological safety.” Journal of Work-Applied Management 18, no. 2 (2023): 73-89. doi:10.1108/JWAM-12-2023-0137.”

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