Organisational blocks to independent thinking

IN THIS MODULE:

• A fun on-your-feet exercise where two teams roleplay to learn about how organisations can inhibit independent thinking and how demoralising that can be.
• A situational exercise in small groups demonstrating how to overcome resistance.
• A brainstorming session on the dangers of Groupthink.

AIMS:

• To develop skills in overcoming resistance to ideas.
• To recognise the dangers of groupthink.
• To identify the organisational and inhibitors of independent thinking.

Time:

1 hour and 20 minutes.

Group Size:

4-12 people per session.

USEFUL FOR:

Staff of all levels.

YOU’ll NEED:

Trainer pack and handouts – optional PowerPoint included.

SEE SAMPLE FROM THIS MODULE