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	'''Choose Team Members Carefully:'''		'''Choose Team Members Carefully:'''
	The team manager should carefully choose team members. Despite the importance of diversity, a cohesive team usually operates when people with similar aims are brought together in a team~~. However, too much similarity can lead to a lack of creativity and innovation, which the team manager should be aware of~~. Not everyone can operate as a cohesive team, and the manager must choose team members that understand the aspects that contribute to the team's cohesiveness. <ref name="Heimild 12">Editorial Team. (2021, March 3). ''10 Steps To Improve Team Cohesiveness in the Workplace''. Indeed. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/team-cohesiveness</ref>		The team manager should carefully choose team members. Despite the importance of diversity, a cohesive team usually operates when people with similar aims are brought together in a team. Not everyone can operate as a cohesive team, and the manager must choose team members that understand the aspects that contribute to the team's cohesiveness. <ref name="Heimild 12">Editorial Team. (2021, March 3). ''10 Steps To Improve Team Cohesiveness in the Workplace''. Indeed. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/team-cohesiveness</ref>

	'''Encourage Communication:'''		'''Encourage Communication:'''

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	The team manager should carefully choose team members. Despite the importance of diversity, a cohesive team usually operates when people with similar aims are brought together in a team. However, too much similarity can lead to a lack of creativity and innovation, which the team manager should be aware of~~. For the team to be cohesive, the manager must consider the team's size and purpose~~. Not everyone can operate as a cohesive team, and the manager must understand the aspects that contribute to the team's cohesiveness. <ref name="Heimild 12">Editorial Team. (2021, March 3). ''10 Steps To Improve Team Cohesiveness in the Workplace''. Indeed. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/team-cohesiveness</ref>		The team manager should carefully choose team members. Despite the importance of diversity, a cohesive team usually operates when people with similar aims are brought together in a team. However, too much similarity can lead to a lack of creativity and innovation, which the team manager should be aware of. Not everyone can operate as a cohesive team, and the manager must choose team members that understand the aspects that contribute to the team's cohesiveness. <ref name="Heimild 12">Editorial Team. (2021, March 3). ''10 Steps To Improve Team Cohesiveness in the Workplace''. Indeed. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/team-cohesiveness</ref>

	'''Encourage Communication:'''		'''Encourage Communication:'''

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness

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	== Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness==		== Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness==
	[[File:pros.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 3: Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness (own figure, based on <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>)]]		[[File:pros.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 3: Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness (own figure, based on <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>)]]
	~~Organisations devote a significant amount of time and attention to encouraging their workers to collaborate successfully.~~ Team cohesion ~~has been linked to increased productivity and job satisfaction in studies. Team cohesion, on the other hand~~, has both benefits and drawbacks. A team leader must understand their team's advantages and disadvantages and employ ways to increase team performance. <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>		Team cohesion, has both benefits and drawbacks. A team leader must understand their team's advantages and disadvantages and employ ways to increase team performance. <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>

	=== Benefits ===		=== Benefits ===

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Drawbacks

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	*'''Lack of Creativity:''' Because members of a cohesive team come from the same employment sector, their ideas may be too similar, limiting creativity. As a result of the group's cohesive behaviour, the organisation's creative elements may suffer. Additionally, all aspects of team cohesion contribute to a lower level of creativity in their group or team. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>		*'''Lack of Creativity:''' Because members of a cohesive team come from the same employment sector, their ideas may be too similar, limiting creativity. As a result of the group's cohesive behaviour, the organisation's creative elements may suffer. Additionally, all aspects of team cohesion contribute to a lower level of creativity in their group or team. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>
	*'''Lack of Innovation:''' A lack of innovation is associated with a lack of creativity. Because of this, the final result in terms of innovation may be unsatisfactory. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>		*'''Lack of Innovation:''' A lack of innovation is associated with a lack of creativity. Because of this, the final result in terms of innovation may be unsatisfactory. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>
	*'''Domination:''' Because of ~~the~~ team leaders in each group, dominance might occur. Most of these sorts of group leader dominance are never beneficial to the firm, and they can even harm the group's cohesiveness. As a result, all team leaders must recognise that if they need and want their team members to follow their instructions, they must treat them as equals in the group. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>		*'''Domination:''' Because of team leaders in each group, dominance might occur. Most of these sorts of group leader dominance are never beneficial to the firm, and they can even harm the group's cohesiveness. As a result, all team leaders must recognise that if they need and want their team members to follow their instructions, they must treat them as equals in the group. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>

	== Application ==		== Application ==

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	*'''Saves Effort and Time:''' Working in a cohesive team can be time-saving because a team that is not cohesive may take a bit longer to resolve difficulties, but when it comes to a cohesive team, the answer may be better and faster. <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref>		*'''Saves Effort and Time:''' Working in a cohesive team can be time-saving because a team that is not cohesive may take a bit longer to resolve difficulties, but when it comes to a cohesive team, the answer may be better and faster. <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref>
	*'''Better Job Satisfaction and Morale:''' Cohesive teams have higher job satisfaction and morale. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>		*'''Better Job Satisfaction and Morale:''' Cohesive teams have higher job satisfaction and morale. <ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>
	*'''Improved Communication:''' Because ~~the entire~~ team works together under the direction of ~~the~~ team leader, there is a general improvement in communication levels. The engaging sessions assist people in making positive adjustments in all areas of their lives while also increasing their self-esteem. <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref>		*'''Improved Communication:''' Because a team works together under the direction of a team leader, there is a general improvement in communication levels. The engaging sessions assist people in making positive adjustments in all areas of their lives while also increasing their self-esteem. <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref>

	=== Drawbacks ===		=== Drawbacks ===

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	== Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness==		== Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness==
	[[File:pros.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 2: Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness (own figure, based on <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>)]]		[[File:pros.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 3: Benefits and Drawbacks of Team Cohesiveness (own figure, based on <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>)]]
	Organisations devote a significant amount of time and attention to encouraging their workers to collaborate successfully. Team cohesion has been linked to increased productivity and job satisfaction in studies. Team cohesion, on the other hand, has both benefits and drawbacks. A team leader must understand their team's advantages and disadvantages and employ ways to increase team performance. <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>		Organisations devote a significant amount of time and attention to encouraging their workers to collaborate successfully. Team cohesion has been linked to increased productivity and job satisfaction in studies. Team cohesion, on the other hand, has both benefits and drawbacks. A team leader must understand their team's advantages and disadvantages and employ ways to increase team performance. <ref name="Heimild 8">''Team Cohesion in the Workplace''. (n.d.). RUSSELTOBIN. Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.russelltobin.com/culture/team-cohesion-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=While%20many%20teams%20work%20well,to%20achieve%20a%20common%20goal</ref>

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	=== What Influences Team Cohesion? ===		=== What Influences Team Cohesion? ===
	[[File:team_cohesion.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 3: What Influences Team Cohesion? (own figure, based on <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref><ref name="Heimild 5">Team Cohesion: The strength and extent of interpersonal connection among the members of a group. (n.d.). Corporate Finance Institute. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/careers/soft-skills/team-cohesion/</ref><ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>)]]		[[File:team_cohesion.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 2: What Influences Team Cohesion? (own figure, based on <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref><ref name="Heimild 5">Team Cohesion: The strength and extent of interpersonal connection among the members of a group. (n.d.). Corporate Finance Institute. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/careers/soft-skills/team-cohesion/</ref><ref name="Heimild 8">Reddry, C. (n.d.). ''Group Cohesiveness: Factors, Advantages and Disadvantages''. Wisestep. Retrieved February 15, 2022, from https://content.wisestep.com/group-cohesiveness-factors-importance-advantages-disadvantages/</ref>)]]
	'''Shared Goals and Like-Mindedness:''' The fact that team members share similar beliefs and attitudes is one of the factors that keeps the team together. People, on the whole, like to be in the company of those who share their values and perspectives. Therefore one of the variables that contribute to team cohesiveness is similarity. A cohesive group comprises people who have similar interests and aims but can come from different backgrounds. <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref>		'''Shared Goals and Like-Mindedness:''' The fact that team members share similar beliefs and attitudes is one of the factors that keeps the team together. People, on the whole, like to be in the company of those who share their values and perspectives. Therefore one of the variables that contribute to team cohesiveness is similarity. A cohesive group comprises people who have similar interests and aims but can come from different backgrounds. <ref name="Heimild 7"> ''Group Cohesiveness''. (n.d.). Toppr. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.toppr.com/guides/fundamentals-of-economics-and-management/group-dynamics/group-cohesiveness/</ref>

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	:*'''Performing:''' Teams will go from norming to performing and then to highly performing after acquiring cohesion. The project team becomes more efficient in terms of operations. This is the stage where the project team has matured. Project teams that have worked together for a long time might generate a sense of synergy. Members of the project team achieve more and generate a higher-quality output when they collaborate. <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from		:*'''Performing:''' Teams will go from norming to performing and then to highly performing after acquiring cohesion. The project team becomes more efficient in terms of operations. This is the stage where the project team has matured. Project teams that have worked together for a long time might generate a sense of synergy. Members of the project team achieve more and generate a higher-quality output when they collaborate. <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from
	https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpSPMAGPMP/guide-project-management/guide-project-management</ref> ~~All work and no play might cause your team to become disjointed.~~ Team leaders should allow the team to interact, celebrate, and unwind to make it simpler to develop genuine connections and maintain team cohesiveness when the going gets tough.<ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref>.		https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpSPMAGPMP/guide-project-management/guide-project-management</ref> Team leaders should allow the team to interact, celebrate, and unwind to make it simpler to develop genuine connections and maintain team cohesiveness when the going gets tough.<ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref>.

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	:*'''Storming:''' When team members begin fighting for position, stumbling from confusion, and having disputes regarding leadership, strategy, and goals, the storming stage is triggered. This is when the importance of team leadership becomes apparent. The leader must succeed in motivating the team, resolving all issues triggered, and articulating the team's purpose and objectives.<ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref>		:*'''Storming:''' When team members begin fighting for position, stumbling from confusion, and having disputes regarding leadership, strategy, and goals, the storming stage is triggered. This is when the importance of team leadership becomes apparent. The leader must succeed in motivating the team, resolving all issues triggered, and articulating the team's purpose and objectives.<ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref>
	:*'''Norming:'''Once the storming stage has been completed, a team will go into the norming stage. After overcoming the storming stage, the team is ready to develop open communications, stable positions, and norms. These are the initial steps toward belonging to a group.<ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref> <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from		:*'''Norming:''' Once the storming stage has been completed, a team will go into the norming stage. After overcoming the storming stage, the team is ready to develop open communications, stable positions, and norms. These are the initial steps toward belonging to a group.<ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref> <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from
	https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpSPMAGPMP/guide-project-management/guide-project-management</ref>		https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpSPMAGPMP/guide-project-management/guide-project-management</ref>
	:*'''Performing:''' Teams will go from norming to performing and then to highly performing after acquiring cohesion. The project team becomes more efficient in terms of operations. This is the stage where the project team has matured. Project teams that have worked together for a long time might generate a sense of synergy. Members of the project team achieve more and generate a higher-quality output when they collaborate. <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from		:*'''Performing:''' Teams will go from norming to performing and then to highly performing after acquiring cohesion. The project team becomes more efficient in terms of operations. This is the stage where the project team has matured. Project teams that have worked together for a long time might generate a sense of synergy. Members of the project team achieve more and generate a higher-quality output when they collaborate. <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from

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	'''The Stages of Team Development:'''		'''The Stages of Team Development:'''
	:*'''Forming:''' Forming is the beginning stage where relationships among ~~the~~ team members are formed. Everyone in the team is getting to know one other at this point, and team dynamics and responsibilities have yet to be developed. At this point, a team leader will typically emerge to take command and direct the individual members. <ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref> <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from		:*'''Forming:''' Forming is the beginning stage where relationships among team members are formed. Everyone in the team is getting to know one other at this point, and team dynamics and responsibilities have yet to be developed. At this point, a team leader will typically emerge to take command and direct the individual members. <ref name="Heimild 3">Molnau, D. (n.d.). ''HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS: UNDERSTANDING TEAM COHESIVENESS''. iSixSigma. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/teams/high-performance-teams-understanding-team-cohesiveness/</ref> <ref name="Heimild 50">Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021). ''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management.'' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved February 18, 2022 from
	https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpSPMAGPMP/guide-project-management/guide-project-management</ref>		https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpSPMAGPMP/guide-project-management/guide-project-management</ref>