The effects of team-skills training on transactive memory and performance
The effects of team-skills training on transactive memory and performance
The existence of effective Transactive Memory Systems (TMS) in teams has been found to enhance task performance. Methods of developing Transactive Memory (TM) are therefore an important focus of research. This study aimed to explore one such method, the use of a generic team-skills training programme to develop TM and subsequent task performance. Sixteen three-member teams were all trained to complete a complex collaborative task, prior to which half the teams (n=8), completed a team-skills training programme. Results confirmed that those teams who had been trained to develop a range of team skills such as problem-solving, interpersonal relationships, goal setting and role allocation, evidenced significantly higher team skill, TM and performance than those who were not trained in such skills. Results are discussed with reference to the wider TM literature and the mechanisms through which team-skills training could facilitate the more rapid development of TM.
team-skills training, team skill, transactive memory, team development, trust
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Prichard, Jane S.
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Ashleigh, Melanie J.
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December 2007
Prichard, Jane S.
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Ashleigh, Melanie J.
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Prichard, Jane S. and Ashleigh, Melanie J.
(2007)
The effects of team-skills training on transactive memory and performance.
Small Group Research, 38 (6), .
(doi:10.1177/1046496407304923).
Abstract
The existence of effective Transactive Memory Systems (TMS) in teams has been found to enhance task performance. Methods of developing Transactive Memory (TM) are therefore an important focus of research. This study aimed to explore one such method, the use of a generic team-skills training programme to develop TM and subsequent task performance. Sixteen three-member teams were all trained to complete a complex collaborative task, prior to which half the teams (n=8), completed a team-skills training programme. Results confirmed that those teams who had been trained to develop a range of team skills such as problem-solving, interpersonal relationships, goal setting and role allocation, evidenced significantly higher team skill, TM and performance than those who were not trained in such skills. Results are discussed with reference to the wider TM literature and the mechanisms through which team-skills training could facilitate the more rapid development of TM.
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Published date: December 2007
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team-skills training, team skill, transactive memory, team development, trust
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/49836
ISSN: 1046-4964
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