Consulting Psychology Journal, Vol 76(1), Mar 2024, 70-92; doi:10.1037/cpb0000263
Team training is a systematic initiative for developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for effective teamwork and team performance. Research on team training has had a significant impact on science and practice in the field throughout history, fundamentally changing the way organizations develop workers and address complex societal issues. We reviewed the team-training literature to examine how theorizing through practical application has evolved with major turning points in team science. In this article, we provide a historical overview of team-training research and then discuss critical contributions to the science and practice of team training. In doing so, we highlight the breakthroughs that propelled team training from its infancy to a thriving field with resounding practical impact. Finally, we offer a collection of research directions that respond to current gaps in theory and changes in the modern workplace. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)