Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2014

It portrays a smiling executive team around a long table. I have a name for this cocktail of deference, conformity and passive aggression that chokes people and teams. Early in my career, I was sympathetic to that analysis. It is different from “groupthink.” The chairman is asking, “All in favor?” Everyone’s hand is up.

Politics 12

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2017

You can get trapped in a version of groupthink, with a single set of shared relationships. You can’t just keep your head down and wait things out — you need to be intentional about protecting your reputation as well as your career trajectory. Protect your career options. Never oversell your clout.

Groupthink 13

Groupthink Video Learning-by-Doing Career 13

Harvard Business Review

JULY 4, 2014

Path dependence is why police officers do not switch occupations mid-career to become advertising executives, why Christians rarely convert to Judaism, and why group discussions often move inexorably to conclusions that do not represent the fullness of diverse perspectives that cognitive diversity offers. Structured deliberation is key.

Productivity 16

Productivity Products Brainstorming Diversity 16

Harvard Business Review

JULY 4, 2014

Path dependence is why police officers do not switch occupations mid-career to become advertising executives, why Christians rarely convert to Judaism, and why group discussions often move inexorably to conclusions that do not represent the fullness of diverse perspectives that cognitive diversity offers. Structured deliberation is key.

Productivity 11

Productivity Products Brainstorming Diversity 11