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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. When discussing a business issue, I've found higher capacity leaders often begin a ...

A critique of 'consensus' decision making processes, based on analysis, and the personal experiences of a refugee from 'activistism', with a look at some historical precedents. Submitted by Django on ...

Consensus decision-making is a group decision making process that seeks the consent of all participants. Consensus may be defined professionally as an acceptable resolution, one that can be supported, ...