What 'groupthink' is, an example and strategies teams can use to avoid this
Strategies to avoid groupthink
1. Be aware of the potential for groupthink 2. Make sure the group has sufficient time to make decisions make a decision with less time than more 3. Encourage dissenting viewpoints 4. Seek input from outside the team 5. Give important decisions a second chance
What groupthink is
Groupthink can influence the way members express their opinions
Give important decisions a second chance
listen to all arguments, encourage members to express any doubts or second thoughts, ask to meet again, and then ask team to vote again
Groupthink
occurs when a team members seek unanimous agreement despite their individual doubts (ex. peer pressure)
Make sure the group has sufficient time to make decisions
people feel pressured to make a decision with less time than more
Encourage dissenting viewpoints
remind people to examine each idea and not accept it at first look; even if it isn't agreeable they should express idea
Seek input from outside the team
suggest that team members seek influence outside valuable input
Be aware of the potential for groupthink
teach others what it is and why it is so detrimental towards a corporation