Groupthink is a phenomenon where group cohesion and a desire for quick decisions cloud judgment, leading to less-than-ideal decisions. Social psychologists study warning signs and ways to avoid it. Irving Janis studied groupthink in foreign policy decisions, finding illusions of unanimity, morality, invulnerability, self-censorship, stereotyping, and collective rationalization. To avoid groupthink, groups should encourage dissenting […]
Groupthink is a common problem in group settings where members seek approval from each other instead of finding the best solution. To avoid this, groups should promote healthy conflict, limit group size, set boundaries, propose multiple solutions, and encourage diversity. Most of the time, when a group of people get together, they have a purpose […]
