Many teams struggle to enforce written norms, instead defaulting to an unwritten rule of ignoring them. According to Stanford ...

Group* norms are “rules” regarding what group members should think and do. They define what’s normal behavior in the group. Conformity to group norms enables the group to function smoothly. Unique ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Every team operates with unwritten rules. Making those norms discussable is the first step ...

Companies put a great deal of time and effort in to encouraging employees to work effectively with their colleagues. If a company finds that workers have bonded in to a cohesive group, it should be a ...

From an evolutionary perspective, cooperating with others can yield benefits that increase chances of survival. But what are the conditions that motivate us to cooperate? New research suggests that ...

New research suggests that targeted use of behavioural 'nudges' can encourage people to conserve water. Researchers found that rather than giving people general information about the importance of ...

But although the notion that group solidarity leads inevitably to prejudice, animosity, and conflict is common, it is also incorrect and potentially dangerous. In our new book, the two of us argue ...

Group* norms are “rules” regarding what group members should think and do. They define what’s normal behavior in the group. Conformity to group norms enables the group to function smoothly. Unique ...