Recognizing and Overcoming Biases for Critical Thinking in Meetings

The video discusses unconscious biases and their impact on critical thinking. It explains how biases can affect our perception and decision-making, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and minimizing them. The concept of 'like me bias' is introduced, highlighting the tendency to favor those similar to ourselves. The video also covers groupthink, a phenomenon where the desire for harmony leads to poor decisions. Strategies to counteract these issues include promoting diversity and encouraging participation to ensure a variety of perspectives are considered.

What are unconscious biases and how do they affect our ability to hear important information?

Explain the concept of 'like me bias' and its implications in a workplace setting.

Discuss the importance of diversity in a team and how it relates to decision-making.

What is groupthink and how does it impact decision-making in teams?

How can a team avoid groupthink and promote critical thinking?