LESSON 1 · Decide Together
When To Use Each
- Consensus — for high-stakes calls that need full buy-in. Slow, but the commitment is strong. Best when the deciders are also the doers.
- Majority vote — for moderate stakes under time pressure. Fast, but the losing side may drag their feet on follow-through.
- Authority — for urgent or highly technical calls. Fastest, but only works if people trust the decider's judgment.
- Delegation — when one small group clearly holds the relevant expertise.