Reinforcing collaboration and teamwork: the role of team communication and training

Why multi‐disciplinary team briefings work

“…The importance of dynamic leadership has been stressed by many researchers 9–11 . Dynamic leadership is defined by the effective oscillation between task‐specific leadership and leadership that supports team functioning 9 .…”

“…The importance of dynamic leadership has been stressed by many researchers 9–11 . Dynamic leadership is defined by the effective oscillation between task‐specific leadership and leadership that supports team functioning 9 . MDTBs can help surgeons lead dynamically by creating opportunities to set out a clear plan for the list and specific patients (task‐specific) while also affording team members opportunities to contribute and proactively coordinate (team functioning).…”

“…Demonstrations of leader humility, a characteristic of great leaders, 12 can enhance dynamic leadership. Integral to leader humility is the appreciation of others' strengths, acknowledging one's own fallibility and a desire to learn—all of which may help surgical teams effectively meet dynamic requirements 9,11 . By actively engaging all team members in MDTBs, surgeons can signal their humility, harness the strengths of others, and model teachability.…”

“…MDTBs can also support teamwork which is essential because teamwork deficiencies as a significant contributor to surgical error with serious consequences 1,9,13 . Effective teamwork, particularly in high‐stakes and dynamic contexts, is largely characterized by psychological safety, role clarity and mutual performance monitoring and backing up 14 .…”

“…one's own fallibility and a desire to learn-all of which may help surgical teams effectively meet dynamic requirements. 9,11 By actively engaging all team members in MDTBs, surgeons can signal their humility, harness the strengths of others, and model teachability. When MDTBs are conducted well, they afford team members ongoing opportunities to contribute, highlight staff strengths, and involve the integration of suggestions that help the team achieve optimal outcomes.…”