Why Smart Teams Struggle to Decide Together
Collaborative decision-making promises smarter, more durable outcomes than top-down authority.
But without shared clarity, defined roles, and explicit process, collaboration quietly collapses back into confusion or control.
This post outlines the most common breakdowns in collective decision-making — and what conditions allow it to function under pressure.
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