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groupthink

[groop-thingk] / ˈgrupˌθɪŋk /












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Groupthink in business can cost money, but groupthink in national security can cost lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Groupthink is where individuals overlook potential problems or new ideas in pursuit of a consensus.

From Reuters • Jan. 22, 2023

Groupthink in any organization results in a lack of challenge and poor decision making.

From Fox News • May 24, 2021

Groupthink comes in various shapes, especially in the NBA, where teams’ top decision-makers often have similar backgrounds.

From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2018

Groupthink and homogeneity are making it a worse place to live and work, these workers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2018




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