ABSTRACT
There has been limited attention devoted to exploring the links between adversity and collective functioning. Given the nascent stage of this research agenda, our purpose with this chapter is to discuss important considerations for understanding team functioning when adverse events occur and offer a foundation to guide future work. We first explore the ways in which adversity is experienced by individuals and collectives. The nature of adverse experiences provides an important foundation for our consideration of team functioning following adversity. We conclude by examining how experiences of adversity may enhance the collective functioning. Throughout this chapter, we consider avenues of future research.
