larc	Re: Victims of Groupthink
	Additional comments, Irving Janis observed that JFK had allowed this phenomena to develope within his cabinet. The Bay of Pigs fiasco was a result. When JFK faced the Cuban missle crisis, he took steps to reduce Groupthink. First of all, he did not tell his cabinet what he thought the correct course of action should be. Obviously, when a strong leader voices his opinion, there is a definite tendency for subordinates to fall in line. Second, he brought in outside experts who who voiced their opinions. Being outsiders, they did not know the preconcieved ideas of the group. This move, eliminated the mind guarding the is typical in this kind of situation. Third, he encouraged all members of his staff to voice discent, and he encouraged debate. As a result, their decision was more effective than their previous one. Question: For those of you who have participated in business meetings, how many have observed Groupthink in action.
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