Groupthink

(Wikipedia)

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs

within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony

or conformity in the group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making

outcome.

Groupthink

Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative ideas or viewpoints, and by isolating themselves

from outside influences.Loyalty to the group requires individuals to avoid raising controversial issues or alternative solutions, and there is loss of individual creativity, uniqueness and

independent thinking.

Groupthink

The dysfunctional group dynamics of the "ingroup" produces an "illusion

of invulnerability" (an inflated certainty that the right decision has

been made). Thus the "ingroup" significantly overrates their own abilities in decision-making, and

significantly underrates the abilities of their opponents (the "outgroup").

Groupthink

Masonic Service

Association

Masonic Membership Statistics

1959 Reported membership - 4,099,219

2012 Reported Membership - 1,306,539

MSA

What do you think is the greatest strength of the Scottish Rite valley of Chicago?

Response PercentBrotherhood/Camaraderie 20Its members/people 18Charitable work/philanthropy/helping people 8Degree work/programs 4Programs/activities/performances 4Dedication 3Education 2Morals/ethics/values 2Information/communication 2Leadership 2Large membership 2Association with/assistance to Blue Lodge 2Other 8Don’t know 19Nothing 2Everything 1Refused 1

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Value Proposition of the Scottish Rite

More Inspirational meetings/eventsMore Convenient meetings/eventsMore enjoyable meetings/events

Remembering the member:

Birthday CardHoliday CardGet Well , Sympathy CardsE-Blasts & Rite NowTenure Certificates1st year Anniversary thank youNorthern LightDVD Degree option Almoner’s Fund Assistance

Value Proposition for the future of the Scottish Rite

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Organization

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