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What is the Lucifer's Effect?

What is the Lucifer's Effect?

The Lucifer's Effect is a concept coined by psychologist Philip Zimbardo, based on his famous Stanford Prison Experiment. It refers to the way that good people can be led to do evil things, simply by being put in a situation that encourages negative behavior. In the context of team building, the Lucifer's Effect can manifest itself as groupthink, where individuals stop questioning decisions made by the group and go along with the prevailing opinion, even if it is not in their best interests or those of the team as a whole.

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The importance of teamwork in the workplace cannot be overstated. When people work together, they can achieve far more than any one individual could on their own. However, team dynamics can sometimes become negative, and the team's overall effectiveness can suffer. This is where the concept of Lucifer's Effect comes in - and understanding it is crucial for successful team building.

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