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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Decision-making in large organisations tends to follow a pattern. Ideas are proposed, meetings are held, stakeholders are ...

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, ...