From: Teamwork and team training in the ICU: Where do the similarities with aviation end?
Element | Description |
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Knowledge competencies | Knowing a team's goals, objectives, and resources Knowing the strategies used to cope with task demands for specific situations Knowing task procedures and how taskwork will be divided Knowing team roles and expected interaction patterns between team members Knowing team member competencies, behavioral tendencies, and strengths and weaknesses |
Skill competencies | Monitoring team members to support their performance Providing feedback and coaching to team members whose performance is less than optimal Recognizing and assisting team members when they need help or are unable to perform effectively Rapidly adapting to changing events Ensuring receipt and verification of information when communicating with team members Ability to cooperate and share problem-solving tasks and to resolve conflicts with mutual satisfaction Leadership in coordinating and motivating team members, assessing performance, allocating and re-allocating tasks, and planning and organizing work Contributing to a positive team climate |
Attitude competencies | Belief in team cohesion Preference for being part of the group Trust and confidence in team members Preference for approaching problems with a team rather than individual approach Belief in the importance of teamwork and team-oriented behaviors |