"Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when a group of well-intentioned people make irrational or non-optimal decisions spurred by the urge to conform or the belief that dissent is impossible." - Psychology Today

"With groupthink, there is pressure to conform to various outlooks, opinions, or ways of thinking. Pressure may come from the group, your family, friends, or segments of society. Pressure may involve threats of being ostracized if you don't conform." -

Berthoud Weekly

Unfortunately, groupthink is prevalent and pervasive in most organizational settings. Please describe an occurrence in which you were a participant or observant.

• What happened?
• What was your role?
• How did you feel?
• Did you conform? Why?
• What will you do differently next time?