Decisions-by-committee are inherently problematic. They are often dominated by the loudest voice in the room, resulting in unclear authority and prolonged debates that delay resolutions. And worst of ...

In a large group of independent decision-makers, those who reach a decision most quickly also tend to be those with the strongest initial biases. The finding comes from a mathematical model of ...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, making well-informed decisions quickly is a crucial skill for leaders. Understanding different models of decision-making can provide you with the tools to ...

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.

Racial diversity in a group discussion leads to more thorough decision-making processes, according to a recent study by Samuel Sommers, an assistant professor of psychology at Tufts University.

Fundamentally, how does anyone know us as individual leaders and/or judge our leadership effectiveness? The first thing that might come to mind is your personality. Secondly, how you communicate: how ...