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JULY 18, 2017

Among the things he discussed in his keynote was how to combat groupthink. Groupthink may be the most dangerous force running rampant within organizations today. Here’s a definition of it from Psychology Today : Groupthink occurs when a group values harmony and coherence over accurate analysis and critical evaluation.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Among the updates are new examples and self-assessments. And that's exactly what author and London Business School professor Herminia Ibarra has done with her 2015 global bestseller, Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

Those who are driven by their ego, for example, will take center stage and proclaim to have the answers, ignoring or side-lining the experts who could give a more realistic assessment of a situation, managing people’s expectations. Here is one example from a leader. The Transpersonal Touchstone Explored. Which might yours be?

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2017

On the other hand it may also inhibit us, prevent us from saying the things that should be said (when others cross our boundaries, for example), prevent us from making contact with others (think of shyness, for example) or simply cause us to provide politically correct responses so as not to stand out too much from the group.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 30, 2019

For example, we know that women, disabled people, ethnic minorities, and other members of marginalized groups are more likely to be interrupted in meetings and have their ideas attributed to other people (usually middle-aged white men). And when leaders set the example, their employees will follow.

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QAspire

APRIL 8, 2013

There’s this famous example of one that was 1,200 feet long and lasted for two days; the ants just kept marching around and around in a circle until they died.”. Great Quotes Improvement & Development In 100 Words Leadership Managing Career Self Growth conformance conformity Differentiation groupthink'

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, I’ll explain five of the most common cognitive biases that affect C-level executives, illustrate them with real-world examples, and offer pragmatic strategies to counteract their effects. Understanding and mitigating these biases is key. Be Ready to Pivot: Embrace the courage to discontinue projects when necessary.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2017

On the other hand it may also inhibit us, prevent us from saying the things that should be said (when others cross our boundaries, for example), prevent us from making contact with others (think of shyness, for example) or simply cause us to provide politically correct responses so as not to stand out too much from the group.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

For example, you can make more money but will have less free time; you can fix the bottom line but will have to lay off workers; you can liberate a country but will cause damage and death. These are questions that require you to challenge groupthink, conventional wisdom, and your own biases. Trade-offs are built into any big decision.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

In one example Grant notes, “It was only when they began thinking about the task and then deliberately procrastinated that they considered more remote possibilities and generated more creative ideas. Dealing with Groupthink. Cohesion in a group doesn’t cause groupthink. Our audience needs more exposure to accept them.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

APRIL 25, 2012

Issues that Greg Smith highlighted at Goldman Sachs in his resignation letter , published in The New York Times, are an example. Groupthink is powerful: a little unethical conduct here, a white lie there — justification is available for every integrity-compromised action.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The authors believe that while these results may seem a dangerous example of groupthink in action, this conformity to the group norms may actually have played a part in human survival. ” Adaptive conformity. “Looking to other people, and how they approach a justice dilemma, can—although not always—be a useful thing.”

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LDRLB

JANUARY 18, 2012

One fascinating example is that of Abraham Lincoln. This “team of rivals” was able to provide a variety of perspectives and create a tension over the solutions that avoided the traditional, yes-man saturated groupthink sessions that marked so many other president’s cabinets.

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HR Digest

MAY 11, 2019

Leaders at PricewaterhouseCoopers, for example, go through awareness training. A form of groupthink which prevents individuals from thinking independently. For example, when judging an idea: are you judging the content or the delivery? Let’s take an example: That last piece of pie in the office. Conformity Bias.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 8, 2013

In addition to the well-known dangers of groupthink, when leaders exclude Others , they also exclude the varied perspectives and ideas that could help the leaders make better and more imaginative decisions. Consider, for example, that 89% of the American public say that they are comfortable with women in senior leadership roles.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 25, 2019

Once you chose an action, we will debate the merits of the work and fail to recognize alternative options that may be better or worse; framing the process of synthesis as one of curiosity – wander through ideas; also, using groupthink for progress, mixed with breaking these teams up and challenging the ideas in new mixed teams.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 18, 2012

One fascinating example is that of Abraham Lincoln. This “team of rivals” was able to provide a variety of perspectives and create a tension over the solutions that avoided the traditional, yes-man saturated groupthink sessions that marked so many other president’s cabinets.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

For example, a common test of creativity is the “alternative uses” test. For example, early in the process of problem-solving, think carefully about the problem itself. Innovation Book. Harvard Business Review. Add to Cart. Divergence happens when the group considers as many different potential solutions as possible.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Many of us are familiar with the hazards of Groupthink - when teams or organizations operate on autopilot and feel a general false sense of invulnerability. For example, a senior executive in a traditional financial services organization recognized that the organization needed to embrace new technologies in order to engage with Millennials.

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Mark Sanborn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. Examples: A project leader believes their team can complete a complex project in two months, whereas realistic estimates suggest six.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For example, they tell you their side of the story and limit access to opposing viewpoints. Groupthink: What Makes You Think Others Know Better? After all, unscrupulous people know that some folks believe everything they hear or read. They take advantage of their naivety or lack of knowledge. Honesty: The Plain and Simple Truth.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We’ve seen toxic cultures allowed to flourish in large and high-profile organisations, erratic leadership behaviours, groupthink and boardrooms struggling to maintain control. The 2023 CMI President’s Dinner was a chance to reflect on these issues and, on a more positive note, to celebrate examples of truly inspirational leadership.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 21, 2020

They pretend to be confident when they’re insecure; they pretend to have opinions when they’re members of groupthink ; and they pretend to be successful when they’re barely making ends meet. Lead by example. The problem is, when some folks get older, they continue to play pretend. Did you ever ask yourself why? Give more than you take.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2017

To drive home the urgency, the coalition’s website, CEOAction.com , directs visitors to research showing that diverse teams and inclusive leaders unleash innovation, eradicate groupthink, and spur market growth. But as Tim Ryan, U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 10, 2014

This doesn’t mean groupthink. For example, a leader who can’t spot the emotional angst on an excluded employee’s face will not be able to chance her behavior to make him feel more included. Proactively address those problems and be receptive to feedback from every employee. Create a shared identity. Be attentive to emotions.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2015

Bain & Company’s Michael Mankins, Alan Bird, and James Root illustrate all sorts of wonderful examples in the article “Making Star Teams out of Star Players.” And then there are great sports examples, including Kyle Busch’s amazing six-man NASCAR pit crew. You can and should create an A-team. Leading Teams.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

” For example, leaders are more likely to talk about deadlines, objectives, and effectiveness than values such as integrity, respect, and compassion. For example, most people find it worse to blatantly lie than simply to withhold the truth. Over time, this can license unethical conduct.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 28, 2016

In addition, shareholders don’t necessarily want directors and management to speak “with one voice” (another commonly cited reason for assigning shareholder engagement to the CEO) and value diversity of views that may suggest a board is looking at important matters holistically and has not succumbed to groupthink.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2015

Others, perhaps driven by their own narcissism, pick people who are like them, which kills diversity and breeds groupthink. For example, Edmunds , a sort of TripAdvisor for cars, uses personality tests to identify the most promising candidates for its executive team. Alternatively, they just assemble the smartest folks they can find.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Simply put, if you’re already inclined to believe that the French are rude, you will find the examples on your trip to Paris to validate your thesis. To overcome “groupthink” start with hiring. Fighting groupthink should start at the hiring stage. They’re just “the exception.”

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2011

In business, this is a sure recipe for groupthink. A good example of operating in this box is discussing politics with someone who agrees with you: easy, pleasant, and rewarding in an opiate sort of way, but not much of a way to learn, grow, or move the world forward. A colleague of mine, Rob Mathias who runs our D.C.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2013

Diversity of opinions, rather than indicating board dysfunction, may also give shareholders confidence that the board is tackling important issues holistically and not plagued by groupthink. On the contrary, meetings with shareholders may yield insights for the board on how to perform even better.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2011

But overreliance on these firms leads to industry groupthink, and complexity-theory research tells us that it's impossible to predict the behavior of a large system (such as the world of tech innovation) beyond the next few moves. An Asian view of technology, for example, may reveal ideas and trends that haven't migrated across the seas yet.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2017

” In other words, they didn’t want to hear the groupthink. For example, one of my clients wanted to understand what Chinese citizens were saying to each other. And most of my asset manager clients were looking for something different: “Give me a contrarian perspective.”

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2016

For example: Imagine it’s the future and you’re saying “I wish we’d thought about X.” Learn about and watch out for confirmation bias , overconfidence , survivor bias , and groupthink. We ask this illuminating question: “What could we do?” ” Could lets one idea stimulate another.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2011

When outraged Vancouverites turned to blogs and Facebook to identify participants in the Stanley Cup riots, many celebrated sites like Vancouver 2011 Riot Pics and Vancouver 2011 Criminal List as examples of putting social media to concrete and constructive use.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Polycentric innovation won't work in organizations that promote groupthink. Do you have examples of companies that are innovating wisely across geographies? The Indian firms we studied promote diversity in their R&D management by hiring external talent to build and oversee their global innovation network.

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