Some members of the group have higher rank or status based on credentials or expertise and insist on a disproportionate role in a team's decision processes. Peter Scholtes (1993) lists this type of problem as:

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Peter Scholtes (1993) identifies "overbearing participants" as those who use their higher rank or expertise to dominate team decision processes.

Some Members of the Group Have Higher Rank or Status