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How To Make Better Decisions By Encouraging Open Debate

Employees worry how the boss might react when someone challenges them

Smart leaders try and defuse that fear

Traditional tactics for encouraging dialogue need to be complemented by more unconventional approaches

Appoint a “Chief Contrarian”

They set aside their personal views and question assumptions, point out objections, highlight risks

Helps ensure different perspectives are brought to the table.

Make a public designation

Make sure the Chief Contrarian is speaking up and not being dismissed

if no consensus is apparent, you need to bring the discussion to closure.

Take in account all perspectives