Moving from Groupthink to Teamthink

To Teamthink	From Groupthink
Teams recognize and value member uniqueness.	Teams experience an illusion of unanimity.
Teams understand their limitations and threats.	Teams believe they can’t fail.
Differing views are encouraged.	Social pressure impedes differing views.
The team recognizes the ethical and moral consequences of decisions.	The team has an illusion of morality.
Stereotypes are discounted.	Enemy leaders are perceived through stereotypes.
Team members openly express concerns and ideas.	Team members practice self-censorship.
Views outside the group are sought.	Mind guards screen external information.

Source: C.C. Manz, C.P. Neck, J. Mancuso, and K.P. Manz, For Team Members Only:
Making Your Workplace Team Productive and Hassle-free (New York: AMACOM, 1997)