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The #1 Killer of Change

Lead Change Blog

He works for a large national, not for profit organization in the UK, and it is mired in yet another major restructuring process, driven, as ever, by dwindling funding. In my view, the #1 killer element is groupthink. They define appropriate standards of behavior for all team members and expose contrary action. What to do now?

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How Structured Debate Helps Your Team Grow

Harvard Business Review

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. In some rare cases, individuals are able to push back against team consensus and help organizations recognize and proactively respond to changes in the competitive landscape.