groupthink
noun
group·think
ˈgrüp-ˌthiŋk 
: a pattern of thought characterized by self-deception, forced manufacture of consent, and conformity to group values and ethics
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In deciding to go to war in Iraq in 2003, the president presided over a groupthink that assumed away the prospect of failure.
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TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Ask creative questions and brainstorm solutions without judgment to tackle bias (such as authority bias or groupthink).
—Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Encourage divergent thinking and challenge groupthink.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Teams that see their leaders model deliberate thinking tend to:
Embrace Cognitive Diversity: Encouraging reflection allows for multiple perspectives, reducing groupthink.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Ask creative questions and brainstorm solutions without judgment to tackle bias (such as authority bias or groupthink).
—Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Encourage divergent thinking and challenge groupthink.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Teams that see their leaders model deliberate thinking tend to:
Embrace Cognitive Diversity: Encouraging reflection allows for multiple perspectives, reducing groupthink.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for groupthink
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“Groupthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groupthink. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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