Creativity is Key: Tips on Avoiding Groupthink

Creativity is Key: Tips on Avoiding Groupthink

Groupthink can stifle creativity and innovation in the workplace. To avoid this, diversity as a priority, providing structure, not discouraging debate, collecting anonymous suggestions, encouraging feedback, bringing in an outsider, stepping back, choosing a devil's advocate, and resolving conflicts are all important. These steps will help to create a comfortable and safe environment for innovative and creative thought.

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