Consensus Objective Operations Technology 
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 12, 2010
Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus. In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality.
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2010
If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Never be swayed by consensus that calls you to compromise your values, rather be guided by doing the right thing. The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives.
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Harvard Business Review
APRIL 20, 2016
Sutherland already had a strong background in methodologies such as rapid application development, object-oriented design, PDSA cycles, and skunkworks. Disruptive technologies were terrorizing slow-footed competitors. Of course, Sutherland and Schwaber weren’t alone in their search for innovative methods.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 8, 2015
More than once you’ve probably looked at some new digital or technological development and asked yourself, “How did we miss that?” ” In order to chart the best way forward, you must understand emerging trends: what they are, what they aren’t, and how they operate. Blockchain.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 21, 2016
But, according to McKinsey research , only 16% of merger reorgs fully deliver their objectives in the planned time, 41% take longer than expected, and in 10% of cases, the reorg actually harms the newly-formed organization. The acquiring company wished to retain its operating approach and replicate it within the newly acquired business.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
On paper, the project seemed like it would be a hit: The investment by the mining company would bring jobs and 21st-century technology to an economically poor area and tax revenues to the government. For example, the delays associated with social conflict at large mining operations can run in the vicinity of $20 million per week.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 23, 2012
Trend lines, market sizing, and competitive benchmarks that served companies well during periods of gradual market evolution do little good in industries where new technologies create seismic shifts, demand is uncertain, and rivals emerge from left field. Industry upheaval often calls for tough choices, and consensus will not be possible.
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