•Members accept confirming data and reject data that fails to fit
with their views (the confirming-evidence bias discussed in
chapter 8).
•Alternatives are not considered.
•Individuals whose views are out of step with the majority are
discounted or demonized.
•The same people who develop plans are asked to critique
them.
How to Avoid Groupthink
Do you recognize any ofthese symptoms in your decision team? If
you do, leaders and members must take steps to welcome a diversity
ofthoughtful ideas. One way to do this is to appoint a respected and
qualified person to the role ofdevil’s advocate. This person should
have a charter: to challenge the assumptions ...
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