LAM1603 - CME/CMLE - Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox

Course Description

Everyone makes decisions and everyone makes decisions in groups. It is therefore essential to create effective decision-making processes in which everyone is comfortable sharing opinions, especially opposing ones. This course consists of two separate sections: Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox, focusing on two different parts regarding a group’s decision-making process. First, Groupthink discusses how groups can have irrational or even dysfunctional decision-making processes. The Abilene Paradox studies how certain groups have an inability to manage group agreement. This course also reviews group decision making models and techniques to help participants create optimal environments for group decisions.

Faculty/Authors
Lotte Mulder, PhD, ASCP Director of Leadership and Empowerment

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.5
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity and Post Exam

Physician Competencies: Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Professionalism

Eligibility for CME/CMLE Credit: Max three attempts. You will have a maximum of three attempts to meet the following criteria:

Module ≥80% = CME/CMLE credit
Module <80% = No CME/CMLE credit, after a maximum of three attempts

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

Review the Technical Considerations.
Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
Click Access to begin the course.
Review the Educational Activity.
Complete and submit the Post Exam. You will have a maximum of three attempts to obtain the required score. You will be notified if you have met the credit requirements after each attempt.
Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Disclosure Statement

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 8/27/2024
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 8/27/2025

Course Objectives

Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:

Recognize the symptoms and antecedent factors that contribute to Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox

Identify and implement techniques to create optimal decision-making processes for teams.

Develop strategies to participate effectively in group decisions.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Credit Offered:	1.5 CME/CMLE Credits