Definition of groupthink
: a pattern of thought characterized by self-deception, forced manufacture of consent, and conformity to group values and ethics
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But what sets the Grant’s approach apart from other anti-groupthink thinking is its lead-by-example nature: being thoughtful about the way you effect change can encourage others to act.
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Origin and Etymology of groupthink
1group + -think (as in doublethink)
First Known Use: 1952
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