Collaborative Problem-Solving And Team Development: Extending The Macrocognition In Teams Model Through Considerations Of The Team Life Cycle

Keywords

Collaboration processes; Collaborative problem-solving; Macrocognition in teams; Team cognition; Team development

Abstract

Purpose - In a variety of domains, teams represent the main mechanism for dealing with change, complexity, and uncertainty in organizations. Consequently, teams need to be able to adapt and effectively use shared and complementary cognitive processing while collaborating to deal with these challenges. Methodology/approach - A conceptual review is provided that addresses this type of complex collaborative cognition via discussion of macrocognition and the processes contributing to effective team problem-solving. Findings - Despite extensive research on problem-solving, research and theories regarding how problem-solving changes over time as teams develop is missing. With this review, we extend research on team problem-solving and team development through integration of existing theory and concepts from the team literature. Social implications - This review provides a theoretical foundation for understanding and studying the developmental dynamic of team problemsolving. Originality/value - A team problem-solving development model is described which outlines the degree to which the primary elements of team development are likely to affect macrocognitive processes within problemsolving phases. A set of propositions is offered in order to guide research on team development in collaborative problem-solving.

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Publication Title

Research on Managing Groups and Teams

Volume

18

Number of Pages

189-208

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1108/S1534-085620160000018008

Socpus ID

85026908133 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85026908133

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