The Conceptualization of Team Flow

In August 2018, Jef van den Hout, Orin Davis and Mathieu Weggeman published the article “The Conceptualization of Team Flow” in the scientific journal “The Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied.” This involved an extensive literature review which led to a generic model with propositions for research on the relationships between individual flow and team flow.

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The Conceptualization of Team Flow

In August 2018, Jef van den Hout, Orin Davis and Mathieu Weggeman published the article “The Conceptualization of Team Flow” in the scientific journal “The Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied.” This involved an extensive literature review which led to a generic model with propositions for research on the relationships between individual flow and team flow.

Despite the recognized potential of team flow to improve team effectiveness, productivity, performance and capabilities, research on this concept within the work context is scarce. Most research on group-level flow focuses on performance in sports or the arts and looks at the collective experience. However, the work context has different parameters, making it necessary to look at both individual and team experiences. In this review, we build on existing theories and present a testable, multilayered model of team flow in the workplace, incorporating likely boundary conditions, characteristics and benefits.

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