A diverse team can also prevent groupthink. Groupthink is when problemsolving is secondary to consensus (Johnson, 2018). Groupthink can be detrimental to organizations because it hinders practical problemsolving. There are many reasons group think can exist within groups. Groupthink is common when groups are made up of individuals with similar backgrounds. When leaders build teams with diverse individuals and promote inclusion, the chance of groupthink lessens because diverse individuals bring innovative ideas and solutions to the table. Kretchmar (2021) noted that leaders holding individuals accountable for group decisions could also offset groupthink. While individual accountability is necessary, leaders must balance individual and group accountability to limit individualistic and competitive team members