You’re working in a group, how can you minimize the risk of social loafing?

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Next time you’re working in a group, how can you minimize the risk of social loafing?

What is social loafing in a group?
This phenomenon is called “social loafing”—the idea that some people put in less effort in a group setting. According to social psychology, social loafing occurs when there is a diffusion of responsibility and a shift of focus from individual performance to group performance.