Team Empowerment Research Articles

Team climate and knowledge management in knowledge-intensive teams: does team empowerment matter? Evidence from R&D teams

Team climate and knowledge management in knowledge-intensive teams: does team empowerment matter? Evidence from R&D teams

What Is the Impact of Leaders with Emotional Intelligence on Proxy Performance Metrics in 21st Century Healthcare?-A Systematic Literature Review.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) in healthcare leadership has been a subject of debate regarding its significance in enhancing job performance and patient-centred care. This systematic review investigates the impact of EQ on organisational performance metrics in healthcare leaders. Eleven studies meeting the inclusion criteria were identified through a comprehensive database search. The findings suggest that EQ positively influences job satisfaction, with emotionally intelligent leaders fostering a positive work environment and commitment among employees. Moreover, EQ correlates negatively with emotional exhaustion, indicating its potential in mitigating burnout rates among healthcare professionals. EQ fosters teamwork, organisational culture and enhances job performance, with higher EQ levels in leaders associated with increased team empowerment and proactivity. Despite the compelling evidence, limitations in the study methodologies and heterogeneity in the reported outcomes challenge the establishment of definitive conclusions. Nevertheless, the findings underscore the importance of EQ in healthcare leadership and its potential to improve organisational dynamics and employee wellbeing. This review highlights the need for further research on EQ's impact on patient satisfaction and calls for the development of EQ training programmes tailored for healthcare leaders.

ENHANCING TEAM EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS

This study explores how conflict management strategies and interventions can enhance team effectiveness across diverse cultural contexts. The research examines the interplay between team empowerment, knowledge sharing, intra-group conflict, and team performance. A review of 26 academic publications on team dynamics, conflict management, and their impact on team effectiveness was conducted. Archival research methods were employed, including a systematic search strategy for relevant articles and a thematic analysis approach to extract key themes. The findings suggest that team empowerment can influence knowledge sharing and intra-group conflict. Cultural dimensions, such as power distance and collectivism, are argued to moderate the effectiveness of conflict management strategies. The research highlights the need for culturally- sensitive interventions to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Future research avenues are proposed, emphasizing the importance of intervention studies to explore the effectiveness of various conflict management strategies across cultures.

Pioneering the Game: Visionary Leadership in Higher Education Athletics and Athletes’ Sport Engagement

This study investigates the correlation between visionary leadership practices and athletes' engagement in higher education sports, focusing on five core dimensions: Inspiring Vision, Strategic Thinking, Innovation and Creativity, Team Empowerment, and Adaptability and Resilience. Data were collected from athletes participating in various sports at five universities in China. Results indicate that athletes positively evaluated visionary leadership across all dimensions, with "Inspiring Vision" receiving the highest ratings. Engagement in sports was found to be highly correlated with strong leadership practices, particularly in areas like Clear Vision, Individualized Development, and Coach-Athlete Relationships. No significant differences in leadership evaluations were found when considering demographic variables like sex and academic program. This research underscores the importance of visionary leadership in enhancing student-athletes' involvement and success in higher education athletics.

Influence of Organizational Culture on Cadets' Leadership Development in Transportation Management

This research investigates how organizational culture influences cadets' perceptions of empowerment training and shapes their leadership styles within the transportation management sector in Jakarta. Through qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with cadets from diverse work environments—collaborative and hierarchical—the study explores the differential impacts of organizational culture on leadership development. Findings reveal that cadets in collaborative environments perceive empowerment training more positively, citing benefits such as teamwork, decision-making autonomy, and mentorship. These cadets tend to exhibit transformational leadership styles characterised by motivation, adaptability, and team empowerment. In contrast, cadets in hierarchical environments often adopt transactional leadership styles focused on task compliance and adherence to hierarchical structures. The study highlights the importance of tailored training programmes that accommodate diverse leadership styles and cultural contexts within transportation management education. Recommendations include integrating soft skills development, establishing mentorship programmes, and implementing continuous feedback mechanisms to enhance training effectiveness. By addressing these dynamics, educational institutions can better prepare cadets for leadership roles in dynamic professional environments, contributing to sectoral advancement and sustainability.

Healthcare workers’ views on decentralized primary health care management in Lesotho: a qualitative study

BackgroundLesotho experienced high rates of maternal (566/100,000 live births) and under-five mortality (72.9/1000 live births). A 2013 national assessment found centralized healthcare management in Ministry of Health led to fragmented, ineffective district health team management. Launched in 2014 through collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Partners In Health, Lesotho’s Primary Health Care Reform (LPHCR) aimed to improve service quality and quantity by decentralizing healthcare management to the district level. We conducted a qualitative study to explore health workers’ perceptions regarding the effectiveness of LPHCR in enhancing the primary health care system.MethodsWe conducted 21 semi-structured key informant interviews (KII) with healthcare workers and Ministry of Health officials purposively sampled from various levels of Lesotho’s health system, including the central Ministry of Health, district health management teams, health centers, and community health worker programs in four pilot districts of the LPHCR initiative. The World Health Organization’s health systems building blocks framework was used to guide data collection and analysis. Interviews assessed health care workers’ perspectives on the impact of the LPHCR initiative on the six-health system building blocks: service delivery, health information systems, access to essential medicines, health workforce, financing, and leadership/governance. Data were analyzed using directed content analysis.ResultsParticipants described benefits of decentralization, including improved efficiency in service delivery, enhanced accountability and responsiveness, increased community participation, improved data availability, and better resource allocation. Participants highlighted how the reform resulted in more efficient procurement and distribution processes and increased recognition and status in part due to the empowerment of district health management teams. However, participants also identified limited decentralization of financial decision-making and encountered barriers to successful implementation, such as staff shortages, inadequate management of the village health worker program, and a lack of clear communication regarding autonomy in utilizing and mobilizing donor funds.ConclusionOur study findings indicate that the implementation of decentralized primary health care management in Lesotho was associated a positive impact on health system building blocks related to primary health care. However, it is crucial to address the implementation challenges identified by healthcare workers to optimize the benefits of decentralized healthcare management.

Cultivating Resilience: Multiple Case Study of School Heads’ Leadership in Integrated Senior High Schools

School leaders must be resilient in order to navigate the always shifting challenges in the field of education. This study employed a qualitative multiple case study, having three (3) distinct cases aimed to explore the perspectives of the school heads on resilient leadership in integrated senior high schools of Division of Davao de Oro. There were three (3) participants and six (6) informants underwent in-depth interviews. Participants were chosen through a purposive sampling technique. Each data was analyzed through thematic analysis and cross-case analysis. Case 1’s unique characteristics were resource management and optimization, hierarchical communication and strategic delegation, and crisis management and contingency planning. Participant experiences were complex stakeholder management, innovative problem-solving, and resilience amidst bureaucratic challenges. In times of challenges, the coping mechanism was structured decision-making processes delegation and team empowerment professional support networks. The policy recommendations were promotion of interpersonal communication skills, development of community engagement strategies, and investment in staff well-being programs. Further, Case 3’s unique characteristics were the following: strategic financial management and sustainability, stakeholder engagement and partnerships, brand differentiation and market positioning. The experiences were cultivating philanthropic relationships, navigating parental expectations, and ensuring financial sustainability. The coping mechanisms were strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives, ethical leadership and values integration, and self-care and well-being practices while the policy recommendations were introduction of ethics and values integration policies, creation of leadership succession plans, and investment in infrastructure and technology. Moreover, cross-case analysis shows each case about distinct characteristics and commonalities such as strategic vision and planning, effective communication and collaboration, and resource management and optimization. Each case has distinct experiences, the common themes were resourcefulness and creativity, and community engagement and collaboration. Their coping mechanisms were effective leadership practices and ethical leadership and well-being. Their policy recommendations were leadership development policies and data-informed policies. This suggests that resilient leadership was crucial for school heads in managing and leading integrated senior high schools, despite the challenges and circumstances they faced in their workplace. Both teachers and learners benefit from the leadership styles promoted by the school heads.

The role of team cohesion and ambidexterity in enhancing employee adaptive performance: an examination of a multilevel model

PurposeDrawing on social learning theory, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between team cohesion and employee adaptive performance directly and through employee ambidexterity. The study also investigates the moderating role of team empowerment climate in the relationship between team cohesion and employee adaptive performance.Design/methodology/approachTime-lagged data were collected in two waves from a sample of 212 employees from 43 teams working in software houses in Pakistan. R (lavaan package) was used to analyze the multilevel framework.FindingsThe findings reveal that both team cohesion and employee ambidexterity positively relate to employee adaptive performance. Moreover, employee ambidexterity mediates the cross-level relationship between team cohesion and employee adaptive performance. The results also support that team empowerment climate (a contextual boundary condition) moderates the direct relationship between team cohesion and employee adaptive performance.Originality/valueThe primary novelty of this study lies in developing and examining a holistic conceptual framework for a multilevel model in the software industry that incorporates team cohesion (level 2) as an antecedent, employee ambidexterity (level 1) as an underlying mechanism, employee adaptive performance (level 1) as an outcome and team empowerment climate as a boundary condition (level 2).

Research on the Effect of Design Thinking on Enterprise Sustainable Innovation Ability and Team Performance

Design thinking is an interdisciplinary problem-solving approach that combines user-centered focus, challenge framing, visual thinking, experimental methods, and cross-functional collaboration. It has always been regarded as an important means to improve corporate sustainable innovation capabilities and team performance. However, its effectiveness is a controversial topic, with some proponents praising its ability to solve systemic problems while others question its applicability within traditional business processes and its impact on sustainable innovation success. Because of its exploratory nature, there is currently a lack of quantitative empirical research on its impact. Therefore, this study takes Huawei’s electric vehicle R&D sustainable innovation project as an example to explore the impact of design thinking on corporate sustainable innovation capabilities and team performance by analyzing the relationship between design thinking and team empowerment. The study included hypotheses, semi-structured qualitative interviews, quantitative questionnaire data, and structured equation model analysis. This study reveals the mechanism by which design thinking operates in industrial enterprises. There is a positive correlation between design thinking practice and team performance in sustainable innovation projects. Moreover, through the regulation of design thinking, team performance can be strengthened. However, the applicability of design thinking in highly sustainable innovation environments needs further research. In summary, this study provides fundamental insights into the complex relationships between design thinking, corporate sustainable innovation, and team performance, and provides direction for future research.

Doing Good and Doing Well? CSR Climate as a Driver of Team Empowerment and Team Performance

Doing Good and Doing Well? CSR Climate as a Driver of Team Empowerment and Team Performance

How does school management team empowerment relate to teachers' organizational citizenship behavior? A moderated mediation model

PurposePrevious studies have examined the empowerment of individual teachers, while neglecting the fact that such a phenomenon might grow within a team. Building on the crossover model and social exchange theory, the aim of this study is to explore whether team empowerment among school management teams (SMTs), is transmitted to the school level and affects schoolteachers' job satisfaction and thereby schoolteachers' organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Furthermore, we explored whether those relationships are moderated by team-member exchange (TMX) relationships.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 86 principals, 357 SMT members and 683 schoolteachers from 86 schools.FindingsResults confirmed the mediating role of schoolteachers' job satisfaction, showing a positive relationship between SMT empowerment and schoolteachers' job satisfaction, and between job satisfaction and OCB. The moderation of TMX and the overall moderated mediation hypotheses were not supported.Research limitations/implicationsThe nature of data collected in the current study precludes any inference concerning the direction of casual links among the study constructs. Therefore, longitudinal studies could be designed, aimed at confirming the direction of links among the variables.Practical implicationsThe findings reinforce the impact of schoolteachers' job satisfaction on achieving OCBs. Hence, SMT members carry the responsibility to cultivate satisfied schoolteachers through schools' support mechanisms and guidance in order to achieve schoolteachers' OCB.Originality/valueThe study identifies SMT empowerment as a key factor that may indirectly encourage schoolteachers to invest in OCBs through positive attitudes of schoolteachers' job satisfaction.

An Innovative approach to Improve the Quality of Pharmaceuticals approach using Cloud Computing

INTRODUCTION: Pharmaceuticals evolve alongside advancing technology driven by ongoing research and pharmaceutical companies’ production of new medications. Ongoing research and adjustment are necessary for various aspects of the pharmaceutical sector, such as patient understanding, drug testing, manufacturing, and communication of complex concepts through technology. OBJECTIVES: This paper discusses the intersection of cloud computing, technological advancements, and healthcare applications. METHODS: The Azure Cloud facilitates data processing, customer and patient engagement, employee and care team empowerment, clinical and operational optimisation, and healthcare digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry. The integration of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies inside the pharmaceutical industry is examined in this research. RESULTS: Analysing how Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and logistics, benefits in drug research, production monitoring and supply chain optimisation are highlighted. CONCLUSION: Cloud computing's potential to facilitate General Data Protection Regulation compliance, improve security, and promote innovation is explored.

Improving leadership skills of infection prevention and control teams by psychological empowerment: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial (IP-POWER)

IntroductionInfection prevention and control (IPC) teams are routinely confronted with intense emotions in their daily work, as they are involved in many change processes with front-line medical staff, for example,...

Clinical Supervision in Improving the Quality of Nursing Care: Empowerment of Medical-Surgical Hospitalization Teams

Objective. To analyze the impact of clinical supervision on the improvement of positivity rates and quality indicators of nursing practice for medical-surgical patients in a private healthcare unit. Methodology. Prospective interventional cohort study with a quantitative approach, to study the effect of supervision on indicators and indices of quality of care. Materials and Method. A quantitative approach through an interventional prospective cohort study and simple random sampling. Results. Of the n = 764 records of audits conducted on the quality of nursing practice that were analyzed, there were higher scores and positivity indices in both services after the implementation of clinical supervision. Conclusion. The practice of clinical supervision allows for the strategic monitoring of teams according to the results of audits on nursing care practices, thus raising the indices of positivity and quality indicators of nursing care practices with a direct impact on the patient.

Application of “Agile” principles to business process management: enhancing organizational efficiency

Agile principles, originally developed for software development, have gained significant attention and popularity due to their ability to foster flexibility, adaptability, and continuous improvement. However, these principles are not limited to software development alone and can be successfully applied to various business domains, including business process management (BPM). This article explores the application of agile principles to BPM, highlighting the benefits and challenges that organizations may encounter during the implementation process. Agile BPM involves a shift from traditional process management methodologies to a more iterative and collaborative approach. It focuses on delivering value to customers by enabling organizations to respond quickly to changing market dynamics, customer demands, and internal requirements. The core principles of agile BPM include customer-centricity, iterative management, continuous feedback and improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and empowerment of teams. By adopting agile principles in BPM, organizations can enhance their ability to identify and prioritize process improvements, reduce time-to-market, and increase customer satisfaction. Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, provide frameworks and tools to manage work in smaller, manageable increments, allowing for faster and more frequent delivery of process improvements. This iterative approach enables organizations to respond to changing business needs and obtain early feedback, ensuring that processes are aligned with current requirements. However, implementing agile BPM is not without its challenges. It requires a cultural shift within the organization, as individuals must adapt to a more flexible and iterative mindset. Resistance to change, lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities, and inadequate training and support can hinder successful implementation. Therefore, organizations need to invest in change management initiatives, provide training and support to employees, and create an environment that encourages experimentation and continuous learning. In conclusion, applying agile principles to BPM offers organizations a way to optimize their processes, increase agility, and deliver enhanced value to customers. Successful implementation requires careful planning, stakeholder involvement, and a commitment to fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.

Project Team Empowerment and Performance of Learning through Play Project in Rwanda

Project Team Empowerment and Performance of Learning through Play Project in Rwanda

Improving On-Time Starts for Pediatric Cardiac MRI

PurposeDelayed start times for cardiac MRI examinations have resulted in longer patient fasts, extended wait times, and poor synchronization of anesthesia induction and contrast administration. The aim of this work was to improve on-time start rates from an initial baseline of 10%. MethodsA multidisciplinary team comprising members of the cardiac and radiology services used the Realizing Improvement Through Team Empowerment methodology to target the root causes of the delays and enhance workflow. The main factors identified as contributing to examination delays were late patient arrival, variations in patient preparation time, unavailability of equipment, and inefficient scheduling processes. ResultsThe implementation of various interventions, such as the use of standardized appointment scripts, ensuring timely patient preparation, and ensuring the availability of equipment when required, resulted in an increase in on-time start rates for cardiac MRI examinations to 34%. ConclusionsThe study’s systematic approach proved to be valuable in both understanding and resolving the identified problems. Through the continuous application of plan-do-study-act cycles, the authors effectively pinpointed obstacles and tested multiple potential measures to overcome them. This approach made it possible to comprehend the issue and to implement targeted interventions to address it.

From Knowledge-Oriented Leadership to Information Technology Project Success: Modelling the Mediating Role of Team Empowerment

From Knowledge-Oriented Leadership to Information Technology Project Success: Modelling the Mediating Role of Team Empowerment

Beyond the paradox: Understanding how project leader humility and narcissism affect project outcomes

The increasing adoption of project structures in a highly competitive business environment brings to the fore the figure of project managers, who are ultimately responsible for the performance of projects in organizations. We investigate how these leaders’ attributes are associated with project outcomes, focusing on project leader humility and narcissism. We also analyze two specific mediating mechanisms through which these behavioral traits promote project performance: team member psychological empowerment and fear of failure. The study was conducted in a multinational conglomerate, based on a sample of 67 project leaders and 190 team members, with team outcomes evaluated by project directors. The findings suggest that leader humility and narcissism both directly and indirectly affect project performance. Project leader humility has a positive, direct effect on project cost and positive indirect effects on project time and quality through team empowerment. Project leader narcissism has a negative, direct effect on project cost, a positive, direct effect on projec quality, and a positive indirect effect on project time through team fear of failure. In addition, team fear of failure has a positive direct effect on project cost. We discuss these findings’ theoretical and practical implications.

Effects of Preoperative High-Intensity Interval Training Combined With Team Empowerment Education in Lung Cancer Patients With Surgery: A Quasi-experimental Trial.

Cancer itself and surgery put a heavy burden on lung cancer patients, physiologically and psychologically. Enhancing self-efficacy during high-intensity interval training is essential for achieving the full benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation in lung cancer patients. This study aimed to explore the effects of high-intensity interval training combined with team empowerment education on patients with lung resection. This is a quasi-experimental trial with a pretest-posttest design. Participants were assigned to one of the 3 groups according to the order of admission: (1) combined intervention group, (2) intervention group, or (3) routine care group. The outcome measures included dyspnea, exercise capacity, exercise self-efficacy, anxiety, depression, postoperative indwelling time of thoracic drainage tube, and total in-hospital stay. Per-protocol results showed that dyspnea, exercise capacity, exercise self-efficacy, anxiety, and depression of the patients in the combined intervention group were significantly improved. However, no significant difference was observed in postoperative indwelling time of thoracic drainage tube or total in-hospital stay among the 3 groups. This hospital-based short-term high-intensity interval training combined with team empowerment education for lung cancer patients undergoing surgery was safe and feasible, indicating this program can be a promising strategy to manage perioperative symptoms. This study provides evidence supporting preoperative high-intensity interval training as a promising method to make the best use of preoperative time, thus improving adverse symptoms in lung cancer patients undergoing surgery, and also provides a new strategy to raise exercise self-efficacy and promote patients' rehabilitation.