Title: What Is Groupthink?
Headings: What Is Groupthink?
What Is Groupthink?
What Is Groupthink?
Signs of Groupthink
How It Works
Causes
Contributing Factors
Impact of Groupthink
Potential Pitfalls
Tips for Avoiding Groupthink

Content: This tendency to seek consensus above all else also means that group members may not adequately assess the potential risks and benefits of a decision. Groupthink also tends to lead group members to perceive the group as inherently moral or right. Stereotyped beliefs about other groups can contribute to this biased sense of rightness. It is important to note that while groupthink and conformity are similar and related concepts, there are important distinctions between the two. Groupthink involves the decision-making process. On the other hand, conformity is a process in which people change their own actions so they can fit in with a specific group. Conformity can sometimes cause groupthink, but it isn't always the motivating factor. Potential Pitfalls
While groupthink can generate consensus, it is by definition a negative phenomenon that results in faulty or uninformed thinking and decision-making. Some of the problems it can cause include: Blindness to potentially negative outcomes
Failure to listen to people with dissenting opinions
Lack of creativity
Lack of preparation to deal with negative outcomes
Ignoring important information
Inability to see other solutions
Not looking for things that might not yet be known to the group
Obedience to authority without question
Overconfidence in decisions
Resistance to new information or ideas
Group consensus can allow groups to make decisions, complete tasks, and finish projects quickly and efficiently—but even the most harmonious groups can benefit from some challenges.