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Not surprisingly, members of a team feel a sense of “cohesion,” or affinity when they’re included, valued, and appreciated by coworkers. In “5 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment,” Sussex (2013) explains that in-person dialogue (about something other than production), “atta-boys” and “atta-girls,” actively soliciting input, delegation without eyes in the back of your head observance, and fun at work through volunteering, physical activities, field trips, professional development, and shared meals (Cialti, 2014) will boost morale, and prop up productivity as a byproduct. Turn the page…