We often wonder that this team was put together with the best performing individuals, talented individuals, skilled individuals but why is that this team has failed? Common mistakes which we overlook as Leaders are: * Communication gaps * Poor strategy, direction given to the team * Changing goal posts by the leadership * Vague
Strengths of Group Decision Making * Availability of different perspectives * Different sets of information points * Different solutions to problems * Produce better quality approaches or alternatives * Idea generation coming from different people * Better support and guidance Weaknesses of Group Decision Making * More individuals involved in decision making can delay the decision-making process
Groups are formed for an objective, organizational requirement or just to pursue a hobby or sport. There are different types of grouping: Formal and Informal groups. Why do individuals join groups? * To achieve a common goal or objective * To reduce the security of standing alone * To pursue common interests * To
Perception can be defined as a process by which individuals select, organize and interpret their sensory impressions, so as to give meaning to their environment. Perception is a complex cognitive process and differs from person to person. People’s behavior is influenced by their perception of reality, rather than the
LATERAL THINKING AND SIX THINKING HATS Edward de Bono is widely regarded as an authority on lateral thinking. He is also considered as an expert in the teaching of ‘thinking as a skill.’ Let us now take ‘a look at some interesting aspects of thinking and the light that Bono