Consensus decision-making fosters collaboration but can slow progress if not managed effectively. Balancing consensus with leadership ensures efficiency without sacrificing inclusivity and engagement.

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A fair percentage of leaders, especially in startups, professional groups and not-for-profits, pursue the holy grail of decision making by consensus. But it’s usually a bad idea, leading often to ...

Teams and groups are often successful in achieving goals and objectives in contemporary companies. Unlike the autocratic management styles of the mid-20th century, employee empowerment has been more ...

Howard Ryan argues that consensus is wrong in principle and in practice: "The problem is not so much that individuals are being irresponsible or somehow abusing the consensus process. The problem lies ...

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Adam Routh is a Ph.D. candidate at King’s College London preparing to defend his research exploring international governance of emerging space activities. The space ecosystem has been undergoing ...

How should others make decisions for pediatric patients? For decades, there has been debate in academic literature about the ethical principles that govern medical decision-making for children. In ...

In an era of urgency, sound decision-making is crucial to organizational success. Yet, only 20% of executives believe their ...