In an era of urgency, sound decision-making is crucial to organizational success. Yet, only 20% of executives believe their organizations excel at decision-making. Drawing on my own experiences, I ...

The process itself creates these differing views. Consensus decision-making involves having a group, whether senior executives, middle managers, or one or more employee teams, agreeing on goals, ...

Discover how partnerships handle decision making through consensus, democracy, or delegation, and the impact of business structure on these processes.

The Interdependent type can be a valuable member of a team or project due to their naturally cooperative spirit. Their collaborative approach to communication allows them to resolve problems, and ...

In a business environment, consensus decision-making is often prized for encouraging inclusivity and ensuring all voices are heard. However, an over-reliance on consensus can stymie a company's ...

Building and sustaining trust with stakeholders is one of the biggest challenges every executive grapples with. Too many executives don’t realize that there is one thing they do every day that is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. While consensus might seem like an easy way to maintain harmony, it often stifles creativity and critical thinking. Effective ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. provides information delivery technologies to organizations worldwide. Gross margins are under pressure and SG&A expenses are growing, while large clients have been ...