Darla presents her team to John Shul for approval without letting her coworkers know she’s selected them for the team. The team gets approved, however Darla still strongly believes she can get the work completed without any assistance as she already has a plan in place and has initiated communication with her contacts. Darla is the direct boss for 3 of the 5 coworkers she selected, so she is confident they will agree with her decisions. The team has been given 3 weeks to plan and execute the fundraising gala for Homes 4 Pets.
Define group think and explain the three key symptoms of group think. What are some ways this team can reduce group think?