Defining The Boundaries: Exploring The Optimal Size For Small Groups In Organizational Settings
The size of a small group is limited by various factors, including Dunbar’s Number (cognitive and social limitations for close relationships), social loafing (diminished effort in larger groups), groupthink (stifling of independent thought), communication bottlenecks, resource constraints, physical space limitations, task complexity, member diversity, group cohesion, and leadership style. Dunbar’s Number: The Surprising Limit to…