HR Digest

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 7, 2019

It’s very easy to get caught up in groupthink. Then, without much forethought, they send out a tedious memo or video (that’s so long it can be made into a miniseries) to employees. What advice do you have for someone who, at least in the short term, works in an atmosphere where relationships are toxic? Be your own person.

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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. One strategy that can significantly help teams avoid the dangers of Groupthink and successfully respond to emerging threats and opportunities is to create structured debates.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

However, when other team members pointed out the double standard in expectations, I realized that I had let the situation go on for too long, inadvertently placing our managers in a no-win situation. While there are no right or wrong types, having too many people with similar personalities tends to lead to problems and groupthink.

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