Team Syntegrity® as a Tool for Efficient Teamwork: An Experimental Evaluation in a Business Simulation

This study evaluates Team Syntegrity (R) (TS) as a tool to improve the efficiency of teamwork in solving complex problems by means of stimulating collaboration and developing cross-fertilization and creativity. Some evidence suggests that TS has good results for individuals who participate in the process; however, no empirical research has occurred on the consequences for teamwork. Therefore, we apply this methodology to a group of students who then participate in a business simulation course. We then compare their teamwork capabilities to a control group of students. The outcome shows the positive effect of TS on teamwork. In particular, teams formed with students with experience in the TS had better results than non-TS teams: TS team decisions were more stable throughout the whole period, and team members were more involved in the business simulation process. Copyright (c) 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.