Working Up

by Dwayne Phillips

Sometimes the problem is that we have too many people in the room. Move the discussion to a smaller group at another time and place.

Decisions can be difficult. Reaching a consensus among a group of people can be difficult. One technique to overcoming these difficulties is to reduce the number of people in the room.

Inclusion is great. “Buy-in” is great. These are great in the right places at the right times. Reaching a tricky decision is often NEITHER the right place NOR the right time. Narrow the focus. Include only the necessary people. Ask others to leave the room. Take the necessary people to another room. Be nice, but firm. Reduce the number of people in the room.