Why teams are turning to 'shared mental models' to improve performance

Research shows how elite rugby is embracing sports psychology

‘Shared mental model’ might not be a term familiar to every coach operating at sport’s top table, but it’s a concept catching the attention of leading clubs from English and Welsh rugby.

In simple terms, the term describes a shared and coherent understanding of a team’s task and the teamwork required to succeed. A recent study, ‘Getting on the same pag…