Groupthink is a phenomenon where even high-performing teams can fall into a mindset of excessive conformity and suppress dissenting opinions. This can lead to:
Illusion of Unanimity: Members may falsely assume agreement due to a lack of critical viewpoints (ASQ CMQ/OE Handbook, pp.176-177).
Unchallenged Decisions: The desire for consensus can outweigh critical evaluation, compromising decision-making (ASQ CMQ/OE Handbook, p. 177).
Limited Perspective: Failure to consider alternative viewpoints can lead to blind spots in analysis and problem-solving (ASQ CMQ/OE Handbook, p. 176).
While the other options are essential for high-performing teams, groupthink is a potential pitfall that should be actively avoided.
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