Groupthink

Produced

• 1992

Key Features

VHS or DVD 22 minute video and leader's guide

available in English and French languages.

People often seek unanimous agreement in spite of contrary facts pointing to another conclusion. The phenomenon is called groupthink. And this absorbing, award-winning video is the most definitive ever on the subject.

This updated version of Groupthink has been inspired by continuing demand for this important film, and by recognition of the ever-growing need for effective decision-making within groups. This film is a service to those who seek to improve the future by understanding and enhancing the group decision-making process. It's a remarkable portrayal of the group dynamics and behaviors that signal the presence of pitfalls to be avoided. The solutions rest in a clear understanding of groupthink symptoms. After seeing how the groupthink phenomenon may have caused the Challenger disaster, your organization's team processes and consensus building will be changed forever.

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This video uses the story of the Space Shuttle Challenger (among other real life examples) to explore the topic of groupthink--a phenomenon where groups seek unanimous agreement in spite of contrary facts pointing to another conclusion. Participants gain an understanding of the eight symptoms of groupthink and strategies for avoiding it.

This video on group think comes with a Leader's Guide.

produced by CRM Learning