O que o Experimento de Milgram Ensina Sobre Liderança e Tomada de Decisão em Inglês para Executivos

Por que seguimos ordens, mesmo quando sentimos que algo está errado? O experimento de Milgram, um dos estudos mais impactantes da psicologia, revelou como a autoridade pode influenciar nossas decisões. Nesta aula, vamos assistir a vídeos do experimento, discutir suas implicações e entender como evitar a obediência cega. Mais do que um estudo sobre psicologia, essa reflexão nos ajuda a tomar decisões éticas e a nos tornarmos líderes mais responsáveis.

Introduction

Question to open the discussion:

“Have you ever done something just because an authority figure told you to, even if you weren’t comfortable with it?”

Briefly introduce the experiment:

“Today, we’ll explore how people obey authority, even when it conflicts with their morals, and what we can do to become better leaders.”

Watch the Experiment

Explanation of Milgram’s experiment

Real footage or reenactment showing participants administering shocks

“What were your thoughts as you watched the participants obey orders?”

“Why do you think most people continued?”

Discussion & Analysis

What does this tell us about human nature and obedience?”

Breakdown of key psychological factors:

Authority pressure

Diffusion of responsibility

Gradual escalation

Applying the Lessons

• Lesson 1: Encourage Critical Thinking

  • Discuss how leaders can create a culture where questioning authority is allowed and valued

  • Scenario role-play: One student gives an unethical order, another student has to push back

• Lesson 2: Take Personal Responsibility

  • Explain why taking ownership prevents unethical behavior

  • Students write one sentence on how they can apply this in their own lives

• “How can we use what we learned today to become better decision-makers?”

This structure keeps the class engaging, interactive, and focused on the real-world impact of Milgram’s findings.