Groupthink: Origins of a Word
The term groupthink in its modern sense was coined by Yale psychologist Irving Janis in 1971, writing in the pages of Psychology Today. Janis proposed the word as
Groupthink: Origins of a Word
In 1971, a Yale psychologist borrowed a chilling concept from the novel "1984" to label a new phenomenon of human behavior.
How Quiet Voices Help Defeat Groupthink
Groupthink bubbles up when dissenting voices keep quiet. Leaders can improve group decision-making when they work to raise those quiet voices.
3 Ways to Know If You’re Being Doomed by Groupthink
Groupthink isn't invisible. If leaders know how to spot groupthink in their team meetings, they can take concrete steps to make sure it doesn't crop up.
How JFK Inspired the Term ‘Groupthink’
The Bay of Pigs Invasion, a political move widely viewed as a textbook case of failed decision-making, has helped psychologists study major organizations.
Every Meeting Starts With an Unstated Goal — and It Leads to Bad Decisions
What causes groupthink? One major factor is the tendency people have in meetings to rush toward consensus, just so the meeting can end earlier.
Why Do Smart, Well-Meaning Teams Make Bad Decisions? Groupthink
Groupthink is what happens when team members stop thinking independently, don't speak up, and race toward consensus. But leaders can still avoid it.
