The science and practice of team development: Improving the link

Qualitative and quantitative data from team development practitioners were used to examine the Link between the science and the practice of team development. Differences between academic and full-time practitioners were found in the value placed on empirical knowledge sources. Familiarity with recent relevant literature was associated with better intervention outcomes, and practitioners who valued empirical outlets reported greater short-term success than those who did not. Suggestions for improving the integration of science and practice with teams are presented.