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What are the effects of groupthink on collective problem-solving?

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Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. When you're part of a team, it's important to be aware of the effects groupthink can have on collective problem-solving. It can lead to the suppression of dissenting viewpoints, the illusion of unanimity, and the belief in the inherent morality of the group's decisions. This can result in a lack of critical evaluation of alternative ideas and, ultimately, poor decision outcomes.

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1 Group Cohesion

Groupthink often emerges from a strong sense of cohesion within a team. You might feel the pressure to agree with the consensus to maintain relationships and avoid conflict. This can lead to self-censorship, where you withhold or discount your own opinions, even when they might be valuable to the discussion. Consequently, the group may overlook potential solutions and fail to fully analyze the problem, leading to less effective decision-making.

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Obviously, group cohesion, to a degree, is useful to group function (just like conflict, to a degree, is useful for innovation) ... that said, the healthiest groups are not only open to being questioned, they seek it! Planning for people and mechanisms that promote a "questioning group culture" are imperative when designing group structure and developing norms.

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2 Dissent Suppression

One of the most significant effects of groupthink is the active suppression of dissenting opinions. If you find yourself in a group where everyone seems to agree, it might be a sign that those with differing views are being silenced or ignored. This can prevent the group from fully considering all aspects of a problem and can lead to decisions that aren't well thought out or that ignore potential risks.

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3 Illusion of Unanimity

Groupthink can create an illusion that everyone is on the same page, which can be misleading. You might mistakenly believe that because no one is voicing opposition, everyone agrees. This perceived unanimity can discourage you from voicing your own concerns, which further perpetuates the cycle of groupthink and can result in the group missing out on critical insights.

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4 Morality of Decisions

Another effect of groupthink is the belief that the group's decisions are morally superior. This can lead you to overlook ethical considerations or the potential negative consequences of a decision. The inherent belief in the morality of the group's choice can blind you to alternative options that might be more ethical or effective.

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5 Critical Thinking Loss

The pressure to conform can lead to a loss of critical thinking in groups experiencing groupthink. You might find yourself deferring to the group's decisions without fully analyzing the situation or considering your own expertise and insights. This can result in a lack of creativity and innovation, as the group tends to default to familiar solutions rather than exploring new ideas.

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6 Risk-Taking Increase

Finally, groupthink can lead to increased risk-taking. The combined overconfidence in the group's decision-making abilities and the lack of dissenting opinions can result in choices that are more daring than you would make individually. This can be beneficial in some cases, but it often means that the group takes on unnecessary or unmanageable risks, which can have serious repercussions.

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Jeffrey Zacko-Smith

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The news is full of stories highlighting the results of risk-taking propelled by bad or blind decisions. Yes, risk is 100% necessary if we want to innovate and create and progress, but there's a difference between informed risk taking that results from critical thinking based processes that allow questioning, and risk that is the result of dysfunctional, unbalanced group effort.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Avoiding group-think and the results it produces isn't hard at all! Ideally it starts by creating organizational and group culture that embraces questioning and critical thinking, even appointing a "devil's advocate". And while this may not always be possible, if we each individually commit to asking questions, even at the risk of creating some conflict, we have a chance to create more sustainable/less harmful outcomes.

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4 Morality of Decisions

5 Critical Thinking Loss

6 Risk-Taking Increase

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