The Dynamics of Shared Leadership: Building Trust and Enhancing Performance

In this study, we examined how the dynamics of shared leadership are related to group performance. We propose that, over time, the expansion of shared leadership within groups is related to growth in group trust. In turn, growth in group trust is related to performance improvement. Longitudinal data...

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Published in:Journal of applied psychology 2014-09, Vol.99 (5), p.771-783
Main Authors: Drescher, Marcus A, Korsgaard, M. Audrey, Welpe, Isabell M, Picot, Arnold, Wigand, Rolf T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Dynamics
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Group dynamics
Group Performance
Group Processes
Human
Humans
Leadership
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Simulation
Social interactions. Communication. Group processes
Social psychology
Studies
Task Performance and Analysis
Time
Trust
Trust (Social Behavior)
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Summary:In this study, we examined how the dynamics of shared leadership are related to group performance. We propose that, over time, the expansion of shared leadership within groups is related to growth in group trust. In turn, growth in group trust is related to performance improvement. Longitudinal data from 142 groups engaged in a strategic simulation game over a 4-month period provide support for positive changes in trust mediating the relationship between positive changes in shared leadership and positive changes in performance. Our findings contribute to the literature on shared leadership and group dynamics by demonstrating how the growth in shared leadership contributes to the emergence of trust and a positive performance trend over time.
ISSN:0021-9010
1939-1854
DOI:10.1037/a0036474