How to Stop Decision Paralysis in Leadership Teams

02/13/25 • 6 min

"Decision by committee" is killing productivity and stifling innovation.
In this episode, I explore the common pitfalls of this approach and offer practical strategies to help leadership teams make faster, more effective decisions. We'll dive into the fears and misconceptions that fuel this approach and discover how to create a culture of clarity, alignment, and action.

We Cover:
00:29 - Why Decision by Committee Happens

01:06 - The Role of Fear

01:35 - The Myth of Consensus

01:56 - Achieving Alignment, Not Just Agreement

02:59 - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

03:37 - Escaping the "Just In Case" Mentality

04:09 - The Importance of Clear Roles

04:34 - Dealing with the Fear of Hurting Feelings

05:07 - The Problem with Too Many Cooks

05:47 - Auditing Your Leadership Process
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We Cover:
00:29 - Why Decision by Committee Happens

01:06 - The Role of Fear

01:35 - The Myth of Consensus

01:56 - Achieving Alignment, Not Just Agreement

02:59 - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

03:37 - Escaping the "Just In Case" Mentality

04:09 - The Importance of Clear Roles

04:34 - Dealing with the Fear of Hurting Feelings

05:07 - The Problem with Too Many Cooks

05:47 - Auditing Your Leadership Process
Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.

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