Tap Into Experience
The most successful people get the help they need before they need it. They find knowledgeable people, and tap their experience and insight. It’s important though, to avoidgetting too many people involved.
“Groupthink” has some potential hazards. Beware of these :
• Occasionally, everyone will get along so well there will be no disagreement. No one will speak the truth for fear of disrupting the harmony within the group or offending another person.
• A group may choose to rationalize reasons to delay, rather than recognize the need to take corrective action.
• Instead of seeking innovative ideas they may take the easy way and fall back on “safe” alternatives.
• Polarization may occur between those for and those against the group’s decisions. This is very difficult to deal with because you run the risk of being seen as “playing favorites” no matter which side you take.
The best route is to base your decisions on facts. Avoid making assumptions. Above all, select people whose talents, experience and interests supplement your own.
