groupthink
noun
group·think
ˈgrüp-ˌthiŋk 
: a pattern of thought characterized by self-deception, forced manufacture of consent, and conformity to group values and ethics
… many are suckered by group think, parroting whatever the last maniac at the conference said.—
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Leaders would do well to better understand the creative process, to help develop ideas that truly stand out, and avoid the groupthink that is inherent when AI is used for creative thinking.
—David Rock, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In developing this kind of awareness, the Trimmer is exceptionally sensitive to dangers of groupthink.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Effective boards increasingly depend on diversity of background, expertise, and style to avoid groupthink and enhance innovation.
—Harvard Business Review, 23 Feb. 2026
These individuals are sometimes better equipped to resist groupthink and forge their own paths.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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David Rock, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In developing this kind of awareness, the Trimmer is exceptionally sensitive to dangers of groupthink.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Effective boards increasingly depend on diversity of background, expertise, and style to avoid groupthink and enhance innovation.
—Harvard Business Review, 23 Feb. 2026
These individuals are sometimes better equipped to resist groupthink and forge their own paths.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Groupthink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groupthink. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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