shared mental model
[/ʃɛrd ˈmɛntəl ˈmɑdəl/]
nounpl: shared mental models
modelo mental compartilhado
1. A common understanding or representation of knowledge, concepts, and relationships held collectively by a group of people, enabling effective communication and coordination
The team's shared mental model about the project timeline helped them stay aligned on deliverables.
O modelo mental compartilhado do time sobre o cronograma do projeto os ajudou a se manterem alinhados nas entregas.
2. A unified cognitive framework that allows team members to anticipate each other's actions and work synergistically without explicit communication
In successful surgical teams, a shared mental model of the procedure reduces errors and improves outcomes.
Em equipes cirúrgicas bem-sucedidas, um modelo mental compartilhado do procedimento reduz erros e melhora os resultados.
3. A collective internal representation of external reality that facilitates team performance and decision-making
Developing a shared mental model of customer needs is crucial for product development teams.
Desenvolver um modelo mental compartilhado das necessidades do cliente é crucial para equipes de desenvolvimento de produtos.
This term is particularly prevalent in organizational psychology, team management, and collaborative work environments in both American and Brazilian corporate cultures. In Brazil, the concept gained prominence with the growth of agile methodologies and modern management practices. In the USA, it is widely used in team sports, military operations, healthcare, and software development. The term reflects a growing emphasis on collective intelligence and teamwork across both cultures.
NYC Slang
we're on the same page / we're reading from the same playbook
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the same page
singing from the same hymn sheet
on the same wavelength
reading from the same script
marching to the same drum
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