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 ...

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 ...

Blocking progress: consensus decision making in the anti-nuclear movement Howard Ryan argues that consensus is wrong in principle and in practice: "The problem is not so much that individuals are ...

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 ...

A biased bid selection process represents one of the biggest threats for procurement officials. Such bias leads to a bad selection decision for a government contract, wasting taxpayer money. Moreover, ...

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 ...