Teamwork and Consensus - in response to http://blogs.bnet.com/teamwork/?p=103

Teamwork and Consensus

As an NCO in the Royal Swedish Coastal Artillery during the 90's I learned a few valuable lessons regarding teamwork, especially with regard to consensus:
- Reaching consensus takes time but as it involves all team members we're more likely to reach a brilliant conclusion by drawing on everybody's experience and expertise (just like the SAS "Chinese Parliament").
- Involving all team members and collectively reaching a decision is good as we're all more likely to make an effort to see "it" through to its fruition (motivation).
- It's the leaders (Boss/NCO's) primary job to act as a facilitator and moderator to ensure time and effort is well-spent.
- In a crisis situation or at the end of a lively debate, it's the leader (Boss/NCO) that makes the final decision.

Slainte!

Naoise "Gaff" Gaffney