Sjir Uitdewilligen
Associate Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology
Sjir Uitdewilligen is Associate Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University. His research focuses on multiteam systems, inter-team coordination, and adaptive behavior in complex, high-stakes environments. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of Team Performance Management and leads an active research program funded by the U.S. Army Research Institute. He is joined by Selin Yavuzcan, PhD candidate in Work and Social Psychology at Maastricht University, whose research examines resilience in teams and multiteam systems.
The Hidden Layer: Measuring Inter-Team Dynamics in Complex Projects
Complex projects rarely fail within teams—they fail between them. This workshop introduces three constructs shaping project success: inter-team communication, inter-team psychological safety, and project identity. Participants reflect on their own environments and explore how systematic assessment can improve project outcomes. Key Learnings Recognise inter-team psychological dynamics as a measurable level. Apply communication, psychological safety, and project identity constructs. Identify how data-driven assessment can be implemented.