{
  "title": "Weak Consensus Kills Good Decisions",
  "url": "https://www.shr.swiss/blog/decision-collective-et-pensee-de-groupe-en",
  "language": "en",
  "datePublished": "2026-01-24",
  "publisher": {
    "name": "SHR — Swiss Human Resources",
    "url": "https://www.shr.swiss",
    "address": "Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A, 1212 Lancy, Suisse"
  },
  "summary": "Analysis of historical fiascos, partial experimental validation.",
  "section": "Research",
  "topic": "Decision-making",
  "place": {
    "name": "Lugano",
    "region": "Tessin",
    "country": "CH"
  },
  "keyPoints": [
    {
      "heading": "The Research",
      "point": "Janis (1972, Victims of Groupthink) describes groupthink: the pursuit of unanimity stifles critical examination.."
    },
    {
      "heading": "The Limitation",
      "point": "Analysis of historical fiascos, partial experimental validation.."
    },
    {
      "heading": "The Nuance",
      "point": "The risk is greatest in cohesive, self-assured teams — not in divided teams."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Practical Implication, Testable in Lugano",
      "point": "Before any important decision, ask everyone to write down their main objection before opening the discussion."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "authors": "Janis",
      "year": "1972",
      "source": "Victims of Groupthink"
    }
  ],
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  "citationPolicy": "Citation autorisée avec mention « SHR — Swiss Human Resources » et lien vers l'article."
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