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Complexity

Number of feedback loops, interconnected subsystems, and invisible, unexpected interaction

Coupling

Degree of how tight the subsystems connected with one another (disruptions can propagate fast).

Groupthink

A highly cohesive group


Leader preference for a certain decision


Insulation of the group from qualified outside opinions

High Coupling High Complexity ex

Nuclear power plant


Vulnerable to catastrophic failure

High Coupling Low complexity

Transport

Low Coupling High Complexity

Government

Low Coupling Low Complexity

Manufactures

Centralized controls for?

highly coupled system

Decentralized controls for?

highly complex system

How to achieve effective teamworks [5ICCC]

Common purpose/goal


Interdependence


Commitment


Coordination of skills


Group of 5

How to avoid group thing [OAAA]

Open climate


Avoid isolation


Assign members to critical evaluator


Avoid overly-directive leadership

Symptoms of Groupthinks [RUDMIS]

Invulnerability


Rationalization


Self-censorship


Unanimity


Direct pressure on dissenters


Mindguards

Characteristics of highly reliable organizations[ASDR]

Constant awareness of accidents [Awareness]


Constant search for improvement [Search]


Dispersed decision making [Dispersed]


Reporting errors are rewarded [Rewarded]

Teamwork skills

-Communication, cooperation, coordination


-Shared mental model supports implicit coordination