Better Together: How Team Science Can Help Your Team Run Smoother with Tina Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, host Dane Groeneveld is joined by Tina Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS, owner of Collaborate for Health, to discuss how team science can make any type of team run smoother, even outside the health space. Tina shares her journey from healthcare practitioner to academic, motivated by a passion for improving interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. She shares the need for structured teamwork training, her 30 characteristics of team science, and how goal setting and division of roles and responsibilities are vital for any team to succeed. Tina also explains the importance of including the patient in the team decision-making process. She discusses using metrics informed by transparent processes and how teamwork training drives long-term ROI. This conversation is packed with practical insights for leaders who want to build high-performing teams in any field.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:05 Tina's Background and Journey04:33 Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare10:00 The Importance of Team Science14:19 Developing Effective Backup Plans21:44 Customer-Centric Goal Setting24:58 Challenges in Customer-Centric Organizations25:49 The Power of Customer Involvement26:55 HR Functions and Internal Customers27:42 Effective Use of Employee Surveys29:07 Goal Setting and Team Collaboration34:21 The Importance of Teamwork Training35:23 Implementing New Initiatives40:13 Leadership and Team Management42:18 Empowering Patients as Leaders45:53 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways