Effects of Variability and Feedback on Team Adaptability Training

Kemp, Cary F.; Wood, Gabrielle; Cracraft, Meredith; Horn, Zachary; Zaccaro, Stephen J.

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“…Zaccaro and his colleagues conducted a series of studies that examined the influence of structural experiential variety on adaptive performance (see summaries in Zaccaro, 2009; Zaccaro et al, 2009). Kemp, Wood, Cracraft, Horn, and Zaccaro (2004) used a military simulation to vary key problem elements such as terrain, target defenses and locations, and enemy numbers. These variations required significant shifts in how team members achieved mission success.…”

Section: Training Design Strategies Fostering Adaptive Expertisementioning

confidence: 99%

Strategic information provision and experiential variety as tools for developing adaptive leadership skills.

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Zaccaro²,

Herman³

2010

Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research

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The development of adaptability skills is critical for organizational success and survival, yet traditional training interventions are not sufficient to promote adaptive expertise. In this article, we summarize prior research on two training techniques that develop such expertise: experiential variety and strategic information provision in the form of instructions, performance feedback, and cognitive/behavioral guidance. Prior integrative reviews have described how these strategies can promote adaptability by fostering skills in cognitive frame-switching and flexibility. We extend these arguments in the present article by reviewing prior research that supports the use of experiential variety and strategic information provision as elements of an adaptability training strategy. We examine the use of these elements not only in formal training (which was the prime focus of prior reviews), but also in developmental work experiences and in self-development. Additionally, we include a more specific focus on developing cross-cultural adaptability skills through these training techniques.

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Section: Training Design Strategies Fostering Adaptive Expertisementioning

confidence: 99%