There is a big difference between groupthink and what I call teamthink. During this video I talk about the differences, why it is so important, and how as a leader you can improve the chances you get what you want. This is a further expansion of the ideas in this article. Listen to the audio
Chances are you have heard the phrase “groupthink.” If so, you have a justifiably negative feeling about the idea. Chances are probably even better that you haven’t heard the phrase “teamthink.” That is the point of this article.A DefinitionThe word and idea of groupthink was popularized in the early 1970’s based on a book by Yale
Charlie Brown. He is one of the best-known fictional characters of the last 75 years (though he first appeared in a different strip earlier, the first Peanuts Strip was published October 2, 1950). He is known by many as a lovable loser, has been often bullied, and called names (“You Blockhead, Charlie Brown!”). Charles Schultz,
Trust is something we’d all like more of. We’d like to be able to trust more people more. And we’d all like more people to trust us more too. These are universally true statements, even for those who have lots of trusting relationships. But it only considers part of what trust even means. I am talking
As a new supervisor, your only concern right now may be to take over the team, without making a mistake that makes everyone doubt your leadership skills. You may just be focused on doing the job, without rocking the boat, so to speak, until you feel more comfortable managing your new duties. The idea of making
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