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You stay silent to keep the group happy.
The desire for consensus in decision-making groups often overrides the realistic appraisal of alternatives.
Research suggests that when the cohesion of a group becomes more important than the quality of the decision, members suppress critical concerns. They prioritize harmony over the risks of speaking against the majority.
The most dangerous silence in a meeting is often your own.
Where this comes from
- Study
- Janis, 1972
- What the check found
- The claim accurately defines 'groupthink', a concept introduced by Irving Janis in his 1972 book, 'Victims of Groupthink'.
- Confidence
- Solid, with limits
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