Groupthink silences good ideas in teams
Groupthink, a psychological trap, makes teams prioritize harmony over critical thinking, silencing individual ideas and leading to poor collective decisions and costly mistakes.
Ever wonder why smart teams sometimes make bad decisions? It could be groupthink, a phenomenon where the desire for harmony makes members suppress their own ideas or doubts. Psychologist Irving Janis coined the term, showing how groups prioritize unity over critical thinking.
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