Even when teams are explicitly told to spend more time discussing information about a topic or…

➤ Why do team members focus on shared information rather than revealing their unique knowledge?
Members prefer shared information because it builds rapport and reduces risk. Shared facts are easier to validate and require less justification. People also want to appear competent and avoid conflict, so they echo common points. Without prompts or incentives to reveal private knowledge, unique evidence stays private and the discussion narrows prematurely.