Maud Lindley, Jeffrey Schwartz, and Malcolm Thompson
Why should organizations care about groupthink? Why not just let the prevailing point of view stand? That may be an expedient solution, but it can cause problems in the long run. An innovative enterprise needs employees who feel that they can contribute freely and bring their whole selves to work. If people are expected to rise above the status quo and challenge their competitors, they … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Authors: Jeffrey Schwartz, Malcolm Thompson, Maud Lindley | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior
Maud Lindley, Jeffrey Schwartz, and Malcolm Thompson
If you’re a leader taking a stand on values in your enterprise, you have a seemingly Herculean task: to engage all your employees, regardless of their attitudes and backgrounds. It’s not possible to achieve your goal by excluding the people who disagree with the prevailing corporate point of view. Nor can you avoid values altogether these days; some topics, including diversity and inclusion, LGBT identity, … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Authors: Jeffrey Schwartz, Malcolm Thompson, Maud Lindley | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior
When Cultural Values Lead to Groupthink, the Company Loses
As a business shapes its public reputation, hidden conflicts can undermine its effectiveness.
Content: Article | Authors: Jeffrey Schwartz, Malcolm Thompson, Maud Lindley | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior