The quick answer? No.

The idea that everyone has to be best friends with every co-worker actually can hurt creativity. If we’re all equal with ideas of equal value, the push to come up with newer and better ideas will fade. In the end, too much camaraderie might make for a calm and serene workplace, but will you ever accomplish anything new?

On the flip side, work environments where there’s a friendly feeling of competition and even a little rivalry pushes creativity to new heights. Why? Because people are naturally competitive. They thrive when they have someone to compete with. With this thought in mind, it’s time to choose the opposition and get creative!