In this episode of Critical Matters, we will discuss how to make teams better. Teams are ubiquitous in the practice of critical care medicine. Understanding the elements that are required for a high functioning team is essential in our quest to deliver high-value critical care. This episode is based on a presentation given by Dr. Zanotti during the latest Sound Critical Care Leadership Week.

Additional Resources:

Video - "Above Average: How to Make Teams Better": https://comms.soundphysicians.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=T_URXujah06Y_lZQ2A3mwA&ref_id=Elw9rkGRI0iH80DrpDyi4w

The Firm Specificity of Individual Performance: Evidence from Cardiac Surgery: https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/10.1287/mnsc.1050.0464

Evidence for a Collective Intelligence Factor in the Performance of Human Groups: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20929725/

The Global Study of Engagement: https://www.adp.com/Global_Study_Engagement

Learning New Technical and Interpersonal Routines in Operating Room Teams: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1016/S1534-0856(00)03003-6/full/html

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