Overcoming Groupthink

In January 1986, NASA faced a devastating incident with the fatal crash of the Space Shuttle Challenger when the space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, marking a tragic day in history. This disaster claimed the lives of all seven astronauts aboard. Groupthink has been cited as one of the factors that led to this tragic event. To learn more about the story of the Space Shuttle Challenger, visit history.com.

In this learning package, you will learn about groupthink, its consequences and the strategies that you can use to overcome it.

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