Innovation in Teams: The Role of Psychological Capital and Team Learning.

The main purpose of the present research was to analyze the relationship between team psychological capital and innovation, considering team learning as a mediating variable. A field survey was carried out, which included 124 work teams belonging to organizations from different sectors of activity. Hypotheses were tested through PROCESS. Results supported a direct positive relationship between team psychological capital and team innovation and an indirect influence of team psychological capital on team innovation, through team learning. The findings of this study highlight the role of team learning as an intervening process between team psychological capital and team innovation. Accordingly, managers should seek to develop team psychological capital and learning behaviors among their teams to promote innovation.

Building Innovative Teams: Exploring the Positive Contribute of Emotions Expression and Affective Commitment.

The current challenging organizational context demands that organizations adapt quickly and continuously in order to survive and maintain their competitive advantage. Considering this need, one of the responses given by companies has been the valorization of work teams and their capacity for innovation, as well as fostering positive skills and emergent states in employees, such as emotional carrying capacity and affective commitment, respectively. The aim of this research is thus to study the relationship between emotional carrying capacity and group innovation, considering affective commitment as the mediating variable. To test these relationships, an empirical cross-sectional study was conducted including 138 Portuguese work teams belonging to different sectors of activity, composed of 625 members and their respective leaders. The results were analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM) and showed positive relationships between emotional carrying capacity and affective commitment, as well as between affective commitment and group innovation. In addition, the mediating role of affective commitment in the relationship between emotional carrying capacity and group innovation was also supported. Therefore, the results suggest that a work context in which members openly express their emotions contributes to reinforcing their affective attachment to the group, making them feel more involved and available to test and implement new ideas and procedures. The findings reinforce the benefits of promoting the expression of emotions and the development of healthy bonds between team members.

How does the Leader's Centrality affect Team Performance Assessment? Testing the Role of Leader's Satisfaction.

The study aims to test how the association between leader's centrality (outdegree and betweenness) in the group network, considering both workflow and friendship ties between leader and members, and the perception of team performance is mediated by the leader's satisfaction with the team. The research included a total of 74 formal leaders of organizational teams from several organizations. Total, direct and indirect effects were calculated through the estimation of an OLS regression-based mediation model, controlling for team size. Results revealed that only leader's outdegree and betweenness centrality in the team friendship network positively predicted the leader's perception of team performance. In contrast to the predictions, a significant negative indirect effect of outdegree centrality of the leader within the team workflow network on the evaluation of group performance through leader's satisfaction was observed. Also, both leader´s outdegree and betweenness centrality levels in the friendship network were shown to have a positive effect on leader's assessment of team performance through leader's satisfaction with the team. Overall, findings point to the negative effects of leader's centrality in the workflow team network and the positive effects of leader's centrality in the friendship team network on his/her attitudes toward the team. The effects of the more or less central position of the leader within each of the group networks are discussed.

How does the leader's centrality affect team performance assessment? Testing the role of leader's satisfaction

The study aims to test how the association between leader's centrality (outdegree and betweenness) in the group network, considering both workflow and friendship ties between leader and members, and the perception of team performance is mediated by the leader's satisfaction with the team. The research included a total of 74 formal leaders of organizational teams from several organizations. Total, direct and indirect effects were calculated through the estimation of an OLS regression-based mediation model, controlling for team size. Results revealed that only leader's outdegree and betweenness centrality in the team friendship network positively predicted the leader's perception of team performance. In contrast to the predictions, a significant negative indirect effect of outdegree centrality of the leader within the team workflow network on the evaluation of group performance through leader's satisfaction was observed. Also, both leader's outdegree and betweenness centrality levels in the friendship network were shown to have a positive effect on leader's assessment of team performance through leader's satisfaction with the team. Overall, findings point to the negative effects of leader's centrality in the workflow team network and the positive effects of leader's centrality in the friendship team network on his/her attitudes toward the team. The effects of the more or less central position of the leader within each of the group networks are discussed

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Transformational leadership and team effectiveness: the mediating role of affective team commitment / El liderazgo transformacional y la eficacia grupal: el papel mediador del compromiso afectivo con el equipo

This paper investigates the effects of transformational leadership on team effectiveness. In particular, we studied the effects of transformational leadership on three criteria of team effectiveness: viability, team process improvement, and quality of group experience. In addition, we examined the indirect effect of transformational leadership on team effectiveness via affective team commitment. Ninety teams working in different organizational contexts in Portugal were surveyed. Two different questionnaires were administrated, respectively, to team members and team leaders. Team members (N = 445) were surveyed about leadership, team commitment, and quality of the group experience, whereas team leaders (N = 90) were asked to assess team viability and team process improvement. Hypotheses were tested through structural equation modelling. Results revealed that affective team commitment partially mediates the relationship between transformational leadership and quality of the group experience. The mediational role of affective team commitment between transformational leadership and both team viability and team process improvement was not supported. Implications for practice and suggestions for further research are provided

El objetivo de esta investigación fue contribuir a aclarar los efectos del liderazgo transformacional en la eficacia de los equipos. Hemos estudiado los efectos directos e indirectos del liderazgo transformacional en tres criterios de eficacia del equipo: la viabilidad, la mejora del proceso en equipo y la calidad de la experiencia grupal. Además, analizamos el efecto indirecto del liderazgo transformacional en la eficacia grupal a través del compromiso afectivo con el equipo. Se encuestó a 90 equipos que trabajaban en diferentes contextos organizacionales en Portugal. Se administraron dos cuestionarios diferentes respectivamente a los miembros del equipo y a los líderes. Los miembros del equipo (N = 445) fueron encuestados sobre el liderazgo, el compromiso con el equipo y la calidad de la experiencia grupal, mientras que a los líderes (N = 90) se les pidió que evaluasen la viabilidad del equipo y la mejora del proceso en equipo. Las hipótesis se examinaron mediante modelos de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados revelaron que el compromiso afectivo con el equipo media parcialmente la relación entre el liderazgo transformacional y la calidad de la experiencia grupal. El rol de mediación del compromiso afectivo del equipo entre el liderazgo transformacional, la viabilidad de éste y la mejora del proceso en equipo, no ha sido sustentado empíricamente. Además, presentamos implicaciones para la práctica y sugerencias para futuras investigaciones

Bouncing Back from Setbacks: On the Mediating Role of Team Resilience in the Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Team Effectiveness.

The purpose of this study was to clarify the role of team resilience on different facets of effectiveness (team viability and quality of the group experience). Moreover, given the importance of team resilience for the organizational context, it was also our aim to contribute to the study of the conditions that promote team resilience, analyzing the role of transformational leadership. Finally, we examined whether the relationship between transformational leadership and team resilience stimulates positive team outcomes. Ninety teams (445 employees from 40 companies) were surveyed and path analysis was used in the test of the hypotheses. The results showed a positive direct effect of team resilience on both team viability and the quality of the group experience. Moreover, a positive relationship was also identified between transformational leadership and team resilience. Finally, support was found for the mediated effect of team resilience on the relationship between transformational leadership and the dimensions of team effectiveness considered. The findings of this study highlight the role of team resilience as an intervening process between transformational leadership and team effectiveness. Supervisors should promote team resilience, adopting transformational leadership behaviors, in order to contribute to increase team viability and the quality of the group experience.

Liderança transformacional e a eficácia grupal: o papel mediador dos comportamentos de suporte / Transformational leadership and team effectiveness. The mediator role of supportive behaviors

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o papel mediador dos comportamentos de suporte na relação entre a liderança transformacional e quatro critérios da eficácia da equipe (designadamente, o desempenho, a viabilidade, a qualidade da experiência grupal e os processos de melhoria). Conduziu-se um estudo empírico com uma amostra composta por 653 participantes de 117 equipes de diferentes setores de atividade (e.g., indústria, proteção civil, consultoria), onde foram testadas as relações previstas. Os resultados mostraram um efeito direto positivo da liderança transformacional nos comportamentos de suporte, assim como dos comportamentos de suporte na eficácia da equipe (nomeadamente, no desempenho, na viabilidade, na qualidade da experiência grupal e nos processos de melhoria). Além disso, foi igualmente identificado um efeito mediador dos comportamentos de suporte na relação entre a liderança transformacional e os quatro critérios da eficácia da equipe. Implicações para a investigação, para a prática profissional e pistas para futuras pesquisas foram apresentadas.

The aim of the present study was to analyse the mediator role of supportive behaviours in the relationship between transformational leadership and four team effectiveness criteria: performance, viability, quality of group experience, and improvement processes. An empirical study was conducted with a sample of 653 participants from 117 teams from different professional practice sectors (e.g., industry, civil protection, and consultancy), in which these relationships were tested. The results showed a positive direct effect of transformational leadership on supportive behaviours and on team effectiveness (including performance, viability, quality of the group experience, and improvement process). Furthermore, the present study also identified the mediator effect of supportive behaviours on the relationship between transformational leadership and the four team effectiveness criteria considered. Implications for research and professional practice were discussed, and suggestions for further studies were offered.

The effects on team emotions and team effectiveness of coaching in interprofessional health and social care teams.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of coaching behaviours provided by peers and by the leader on the emotions experienced by interprofessional health and social care teams and on members' satisfaction with the team, as well as on team performance. Data were obtained from a survey among 344 employees working in 52 interprofessional health and social care teams from nine Portuguese organizations. The results show that leader coaching and peer coaching have a positive effect on the level of team members' satisfaction with the team and on positive emotions, and a negative effect on negative emotions. Furthermore, coaching provided by peers presents a positive effect on team performance as assessed by the leader of the team. Our findings put forward the importance of engaging in coaching behaviours to promote quality of the team experience, as well as the achievement of team performance objectives. Further studies should explore how coaching behaviours impact the patient, whose well-being is the ultimate objective of a team in the health and social care system, namely in terms of the patient's perception of quality care or patient outcomes.

Eficácia, emoções e conflitos grupais: a influência do coaching do líder e dos pares / Grupal effectiveness, emotions and conflicts: the influence of leader and peer coaching

Com o objetivo de estudar o fenômeno do coaching de equipes, de líderes e pares, e a sua influência nas emoções, conflitos e eficácia grupal, foram analisadas 75 equipes pertencentes a 22 organizações portuguesas. Os resultados obtidos revelaram a existência de uma relação positiva entre os dois tipos de coaching analisados. Verificou-se também a presença de uma influência positiva das duas formas de coaching sobre as emoções positivas e a satisfação dos membros e de uma influência negativa sobre as emoções negativas e os conflitos. No seu global, os resultados obtidos na investigação realizada apontam para a importância do coaching no funcionamento e eficácia dos grupos de trabalho, sugerindo tratar-se de uma ferramenta de relevo para o trabalho em equipe(AU)

With the purpose of studying the phenomenon of coaching teams, by leaders and peers, and their repercussions in terms of emotions, conflicts and effectiveness, 75 teams of 22 Portuguese organizations were analyzed. The results revealed the existence of a positive relationship between the two types of coaching analyzed. A positive influence of these two forms of coaching was also found on positive emotions and on the team member1s satisfaction and of a negative influence on negative emotions and conflict. Overall, the results obtained in this investigation point out the importance of coaching in the functioning and effectiveness of workgroups, suggesting that it is a relevant tool for team work(AU)

Eficácia, emoções e conflitos grupais: a influência do coaching do líder e dos pares / Grupal effectiveness, emotions and conflicts: the influence of leader and peer coaching

Com o objetivo de estudar o fenômeno do coaching de equipes, de líderes e pares, e a sua influência nas emoções, conflitos e eficácia grupal, foram analisadas 75 equipes pertencentes a 22 organizações portuguesas. Os resultados obtidos revelaram a existência de uma relação positiva entre os dois tipos de coaching analisados. Verificou-se também a presença de uma influência positiva das duas formas de coaching sobre as emoções positivas e a satisfação dos membros e de uma influência negativa sobre as emoções negativas e os conflitos. No seu global, os resultados obtidos na investigação realizada apontam para a importância do coaching no funcionamento e eficácia dos grupos de trabalho, sugerindo tratar-se de uma ferramenta de relevo para o trabalho em equipe.

With the purpose of studying the phenomenon of coaching teams, by leaders and peers, and their repercussions in terms of emotions, conflicts and effectiveness, 75 teams of 22 Portuguese organizations were analyzed. The results revealed the existence of a positive relationship between the two types of coaching analyzed. A positive influence of these two forms of coaching was also found on positive emotions and on the team member1s satisfaction and of a negative influence on negative emotions and conflict. Overall, the results obtained in this investigation point out the importance of coaching in the functioning and effectiveness of workgroups, suggesting that it is a relevant tool for team work.