Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing teamwork symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Teamwork
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to teamwork:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside teamwork treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter teamwork
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against teamwork
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite teamwork
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing teamwork
Signature Strengths and Teamwork
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust teamwork intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Teamwork Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace teamwork treatment — it complements it. Treating teamwork removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.