There are upsides and downsides to making decisions in a group. The main risks include falling into groupthink or other biases that will distort the process and the ultimate outcome. But bringing more minds together to solve a problem has its advantages. To make use of those upsides and increase the chances your team will land on a successful solution, the authors recommend using seven strategies, which have been backed by behavioral science research: Keep the group small, especially when you need to make an important decision. Bring a diverse group together. Appoint a devil’s advocate. Collect opinions independently. Provide a safe space to speak up. Don’t over-rely on experts. And share collective responsibility for the outcome.
Content: Article
Authors: Duncan Rooders, Torben Emmerling
Source: Harvard Business Review
Subjects: Organizational Behavior, Teamwork
Authors: Duncan Rooders, Torben Emmerling
Source: Harvard Business Review
Subjects: Organizational Behavior, Teamwork
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