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“Two Heads are Better Than One”. Nicholas Boucher Angela Davis Sheldon Gay Ryan Harney. “Two Heads are Better Than One”. Introduction and Definition: Groups bring more complete information and knowledge to a decision so they bring more ideas. Diversity in opinion Increased creativity
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“Two Heads are Better Than One” Nicholas Boucher Angela Davis Sheldon Gay Ryan Harney
“Two Heads are Better Than One” • Introduction and Definition: • Groups bring more complete information and knowledge to a decision so they bring more ideas. • Diversity in opinion • Increased creativity • Increased likelihood that weak alternatives are identified and abandoned • Increases sociability
“Two Heads are Better Than One” • Three Key Elements of Effective Group Thought • Group Diversity • Seeing a problem from varying points of view • Freedom of Expression • Ability to express different or conflicting views • Complex vs. Simple Task • Group thought is better for more complex problems • “Division of Labor”
“Two Heads ARE Better Than One” • Conference Planning • Membership Registration Low • Membership Complaints High • Conference Planning Chair Flustered • Board had conf. call to discuss • Initiatives developed • Results acheived
“Too Many Heads aren’t Better Than One” • Simple Task • Too many views slows process • Too many followers and not enough leaders • Some may not have expertise for problem • Examples
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