CEOs must make dozens of decisions each day. But the path to decision-making is not simply about ensuring everyone on the team agrees. When the focus is on agreeing instead of problem-solving, groupthink can set in. Groupthink acts as a barrier to creativity, stunts growth and leaves employees feeling disempowered and unmotivated. Employees in companies plagued by groupthink don’t feel safe to speak up authentically. They struggle to feel connected to their organization’s mission, their work and their ability to make an impact.
