Groupthink Prevention

Strategies and techniques employed to avoid the negative effects of groupthink in online meetings. Groupthink is a phenomenon where participants in a group prioritize consensus and harmony over critical thinking and decision-making, potentially leading to suboptimal outcomes. To prevent groupthink, meeting organizers may encourage diverse perspectives, assign devil’s advocates, promote open discussions, and provide opportunities for individual reflection. By implementing these strategies, online meetings can foster more robust and balanced decision-making processes and avoid the pitfalls associated with groupthink.