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How to Avoid Groupthink and Let Your Employees Truly Shine

HR Digest

If you’ve ever agreed to a decision at work even when you believe it to be the worst move your company could make, you need to learn how to avoid groupthink. But what is groupthink? Image credit – Freepik What is Groupthink? Understanding what groupthink is and taking measures to avoid it is essential in any workplace.

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Elevating Excellence: Strategies for Fostering Gender Diversity in Boardrooms

N2Growth Blog

Women’s inclusion in leadership roles is pivotal, offering fresh perspectives that drive innovation , enhance decision-making, and bolster financial outcomes while fostering a more inclusive corporate culture that resonates across society. Innovation and Creativity: A boardroom erupting with diverse voices is a hotbed for innovation.

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Advancing Gender Diversity in Boardrooms: Success Strategies

N2Growth Blog

Strengthened Innovation: Diverse teams are more likely to generate innovative solutions. Women contribute unique insights and experiences, fostering a culture of innovation. Provide Board Readiness Programs: Offer training programs that educate women about board roles, responsibilities, and governance practices.

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Five highlights from the 2023 CMI President’s Dinner

Chartered Management Institute

We’ve seen toxic cultures allowed to flourish in large and high-profile organisations, erratic leadership behaviours, groupthink and boardrooms struggling to maintain control. Rachael Johnstone collected the award on behalf of the University of Exeter, which was awarded Outstanding Higher Education Partner of the Year.

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The Problem-Solving Process That Prevents Groupthink

Harvard Business Review

First, few people get training in how to be creative in their education. Innovative Teams (20-Minute Manager Series). Innovation Book. There are two reasons most of us aren’t very good at creative problem solving. Further Reading. Harvard Business Review. Add to Cart.

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Creativity Lessons from Charles Dickens and Steve Jobs

Harvard Business Review

Private R&D spending has also tailed off since then, when it brought us breakthrough innovations like laser printing, the Ethernet, the graphical user interface, and the mouse. And that's because some of the best paths to encourage innovation are surprisingly simple. But I think the declinism is overwrought.

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Measure Your Team’s Intellectual Diversity

Harvard Business Review

A choir can’t perform well if it’s made up of all sopranos; similarly, on an innovative team, you won’t achieve good results with people whose strengths and styles are all the same. Innovative Teams (20-Minute Manager Series). Now that you understand what an innovative team looks like, think about your own group.