How to avoid groupthink – tips and tricks
With our innate desire to avoid conflict and conform with others, groupthink can be a problem in the workplace. Find out how to recognize it and extract it.
Chris Brennan
Performance Specialist |
Los Angeles, California
Chris has been a performance specialist with Insperity since 2014 and has over 15 years of experience in the world of training and development. His background includes design, development and delivery of training curriculum, as well as team building and improvisation facilitation, and executive management coaching. Chris received his bachelor’s in dramatic arts from Saint Mary’s College, and he holds certifications from Franklin Covey, The Association for Talent Development, 360 Solutions, Omega Performance, DDI, Performance Thinking and Extended DISC. In addition, Chris has been a frequent panel member at regional and national training conferences in the areas of leadership, performance management and employee development. Chris is a sought-after speaker, most recently at the Disrupt HR Conference at UC Irvine, OCTANe OC, and the Domestic Violence Alliance in Los Angeles.
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