Through summarising the current state of enquiry into the social dynamics that underpin group cohesion, it becomes clear that this field spans organisational, technological and educational settings.

Think of high school. Jocks, nerds, drama clubbers and, yes, mean girls – each clique with its own uniform, expressions and what sociologists call "cultural identity markers." Membership has ...

If you run a team of talented individuals who work together yet don’t trust each other or communicate enough, then you definitely know what a nightmare this situation can be for your organization.