Groupthink

As Director of Operations, you've been asked by the Board of Directors of your company to help them explore different problem solving and decision-making techniques. While the Board has been highly successful in leading your company to profitability and name brand recognition, it has been recently plagued with lack-luster results based on decisions made. You are being brought in to diagnose and suggest ways to improve their process. After reflection on this problem, you realize that the Board of Directors may be experiencing the symptoms of "Groupthink." You set forth to create a 30-minute presentation that explains the following points: Definition of Groupthink Groupthink Symptoms ... click for more

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