Avoid groupthink for more diversity

Training Theme 

This training explores the phenomenon of Groupthink, a cognitive bias that pushes groups to seek consensus to the detriment of the diversity of points of view. Through the study of beetle and conformity biases, participants discover the dangers of a single way of thinking. The training offers concrete tools to promote the constructive confrontation of ideas, encourage the expression of divergent opinions and maintain a healthy balance between team cohesion and diversity of perspectives. The goal is to promote a culture of inclusion that truly values differences rather than erasing them in an excessive search for consensus.

Training Objectives 

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Identify and reduce the cognitive biases of beetles and compliance.
• Promote diversity and inclusion without slipping into Groupthink.
• Prevent the Groupthink phenomenon by allowing divergence.
• Encourage open confrontation of opposing ideas.
• Promote constructive criticism using various techniques and tools.
• Appoint a 'devil's advocate' to foster healthy debate.

Target Audience 

Anyone sensitive to diversity and inclusion topics.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• The beetle bias: a cognitive bias favouring those who are like us
• Conformity bias or Groupthink: the dangers of single thinking in a group
• Quizzes

LEARN

• Expert video: Inclusion slippage: Groupthink, 5'17
  • Explains how a group can slip up in its desire for inclusion by seeking consensus at all costs
• Quiz: The symptoms of Groupthink
• TRUE/FALSE: Understanding the mechanisms of Groupthink

ANCHOR

• The 7 questions to avoid Groupthink
  • Analysis of recruitment and selection criteria
  • Assessing innovation and risk-taking
  • Observation of the dynamics of debate and confrontation of ideas
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)
• Bonus: TED or Youtube video(s)