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Infographic Research Citations

This research citation provides the full reference list for all studies and sources cited throughout the infographic “The Neuroscience of Team Synchrony and Performance.”

Neuroscience and Synchrony Studies

Studies

  1. Reinero, D. A., Dikker, S., & Van Bavel, J. J. (2020). Inter-brain synchrony in teams predicts collective performance. Nature Scientific Reports, 11(1), 17502. Link ›

  2. Sharika, K. M., et al. (2024). Heart synchrony predicts effective group decision-making. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Link ›

  3. IEOM Society (2024). Evaluating team workload through physiological synchrony. IEOM Conference Proceedings, Germany. Link ›

  4. Shehata, M., et al. (2021). The neuroscience of team flow: neural signatures of collective engagement. eNeuro Journal, 8(5). Link ›

Studies

  1. Childre, D., & Martin, H. (2016). Heart Intelligence: Connecting with the Intuitive Guidance of the Heart. HeartMath Institute. Summary ›

  2. HeartMath Institute (2023). Research on Heart Coherence and Emotional Regulation. HeartMath Research Center, Boulder Creek, CA. 

Studies

  1. Platt, M. L. (2023). The neuroscience of trust and team synchrony. Wharton Neuroscience Initiative / Executive Education. Link ›

  2. Psychology Today (2025). The Science of Team Synchrony. Psychology Today, Brain Section. Link ›

Studies

  1. Google Re:Work. (2016). Project Aristotle: Understanding team effectiveness. Link ›

  2. Aristotle Performance. (2023). Google’s data-driven insights on high-performing teams. Link ›

  3. Niagara Institute. (2023). Psychological Safety at Work: Data Summary. Link ›

  4. McKinsey & Company. (2024). Creating workplaces where all can thrive: Psychological safety data summary. Cited via Journal of Accountancy, March 2024. Link ›

  5. Boston Consulting Group (BCG). (2024). Psychological Safety: Levels the Playing Field for Employees. Link ›

Heart Coherence and Emotional Regulation

Behavioral Synchrony and Team Trust

Psychological Safety and Business Outcomes

Learning and Team Flow Evidence

Studies

  1. NYU Neuroscience Department. (2023). In-sync brainwaves predict learning outcomes. NYU News Release. Link ›

  2. Jin, S., & Peng, X. (2024). Psychological safety and innovative performance: The mediating role of communication. PLOS ONE, 19(4). Link ›

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