One of the main barriers to critical thinking in the workplace is the pressure to conform to group opinions or company culture. This can lead individuals to suppress their thoughts and ideas and instead go along with the status quo. Another barrier is the tendency to rely on intuition or gut feelings rather than taking the time to gather and evaluate evidence. This can lead to poor decision-making. Cognitive diversity biases such as confirmation bias and groupthink can impede critical thinking. Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs. At the same time, groupthink is where a group’s desire for harmony and agreement overrides the critical evaluation of ideas and information.