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A common question I get from clients is, “How many people should I involve in my hiring process?” My answer is usually, “As many as you’d like.” If you’re surprised at that response, think about it ...

How is collaborative decision making different from shared decision making? Let us consider the case of an HIV positive patient who is reluctant to start taking medication for which there is a clear ...

Years ago, I worked for a Fortune 40 corporation which, at the time, sported nearly 60,000 employees. As you might imagine, getting anything done required teamwork, active listening, and collaboration ...

Teams can make any decision after seeking advice from affected parties and documenting it in an ADR. Use context maps to assign clear ownership of system areas to specific teams. Create architectural ...

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 ...