When groups of people need to reach a decision, they will often take a straw poll to test opinions before the official vote. New research shows that one specific voting method proved more effective ...

We all work in groups sometimes. We brainstorm in groups. Students work on group projects. Even faculty at universities work in committees, and our research projects are generally collaborations.

Values-based decision making differs substantially from more traditional, top-down models of decision making in that everyone in an organization has a part to play in establishing and maintaining the ...

A fair percentage of leaders, especially in startups, professional groups and not-for-profits, pursue the holy grail of decision making by consensus. But it’s usually a bad idea, leading often to ...

Making the right decision can make or break your career. It can mean the difference between advancing in an organization or getting demoted or even fired. If you agree with that sentiment, great — and ...