CLIMATE = NO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

No, we are not talking weather here. We are talking about the interpersonal atmosphere of the team. It's an important element of successful teamwork because we know that people do their best work in an informal and relaxed environment. In fact, some psychological studies indicate that friendly gestures such as verbal compliments or small, fun gifts such as candy can increase creativity and effective problem-solving.

On the other hand, when the climate is formal and tense:

Image   Problem-solving will be rigid.

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