1 hr 3 min
Peak Collaboration: Team Flow with Dr. Jef J. J. van den Hout Flow Radio
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- Life Sciences
This episode of the Flow Radio podcast features Dr. Jef J. J. Van den Hout, associate researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam, the founder of Flow Concepts, and one of the world’s foremost experts on flow in teams. Dr. van den Hout joins Flow Research Collective Chief of Staff Ryan Wickes and Chief Science officer Dr. Michael Mannino to talk about how leaders and teams can spark flow and optimize collaboration in the workplace.
In This Episode:
0:00 Introduction
01:28 Team Flow vs. Individual Flow
04:19 The Importance of Mutual Accountability
10:12 The Role of Context in Team Flow
15:36 The Default Mode Network in Team Flow
19:39 Facilitating Team Flow Conversations
22:27 Barriers to Team Flow
27:58 The Impact of Team Flow on Individual Happiness
35:05 Constructive Criticism and Team Flow
42:07 The Flow Cycle in Individual and Team Flow
43:52 The Future of Team Flow Research
About The Guest:
Dr. Jef van den Hout, PDEng, has earned his Ph.D. with a focus on understanding and measuring team flow. He applies this knowledge to enhance team performance in professional settings. As the creator of Flow Concepts, Jef leads efforts to simplify complex team interactions and foster exceptional outcomes.
He’s an associate researcher with the Eindhoven University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research spans several key areas: flow, team flow, optimal collaboration, sustainable performance, and challenge-based learning environments such as innovation ecosystems and professional learning communities.
Jef is driven by a clear mission: to connect scientific research with real-world practice.
He shares, “I find it fascinating to unravel climates for optimal collaboration and moments of team flow. Especially, if the ambitions could lead to something just beautiful, something unusually good, or something completely innovative! ”
Episode Resources:
Website: https://flowconcepts.nl/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefvandenhout/
X: https://twitter.com/jefvandenhout
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jef.vandenhout
Flow Radio Is Presented By Flow Research Collective
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.
Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview
Follow Flow Research Collective:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
X: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com
Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.
This episode of the Flow Radio podcast features Dr. Jef J. J. Van den Hout, associate researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam, the founder of Flow Concepts, and one of the world’s foremost experts on flow in teams. Dr. van den Hout joins Flow Research Collective Chief of Staff Ryan Wickes and Chief Science officer Dr. Michael Mannino to talk about how leaders and teams can spark flow and optimize collaboration in the workplace.
In This Episode:
0:00 Introduction
01:28 Team Flow vs. Individual Flow
04:19 The Importance of Mutual Accountability
10:12 The Role of Context in Team Flow
15:36 The Default Mode Network in Team Flow
19:39 Facilitating Team Flow Conversations
22:27 Barriers to Team Flow
27:58 The Impact of Team Flow on Individual Happiness
35:05 Constructive Criticism and Team Flow
42:07 The Flow Cycle in Individual and Team Flow
43:52 The Future of Team Flow Research
About The Guest:
Dr. Jef van den Hout, PDEng, has earned his Ph.D. with a focus on understanding and measuring team flow. He applies this knowledge to enhance team performance in professional settings. As the creator of Flow Concepts, Jef leads efforts to simplify complex team interactions and foster exceptional outcomes.
He’s an associate researcher with the Eindhoven University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research spans several key areas: flow, team flow, optimal collaboration, sustainable performance, and challenge-based learning environments such as innovation ecosystems and professional learning communities.
Jef is driven by a clear mission: to connect scientific research with real-world practice.
He shares, “I find it fascinating to unravel climates for optimal collaboration and moments of team flow. Especially, if the ambitions could lead to something just beautiful, something unusually good, or something completely innovative! ”
Episode Resources:
Website: https://flowconcepts.nl/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefvandenhout/
X: https://twitter.com/jefvandenhout
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jef.vandenhout
Flow Radio Is Presented By Flow Research Collective
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.
Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview
Follow Flow Research Collective:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
X: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com
Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.
1 hr 3 min