🤫 Whisper #2: What's one opposing argument for our approach?
Are you really seeking critical input?
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Whisper #2
Are you seeking input from everyone?
No one wants to sit in a meeting room or on Zoom for a single second longer than necessary, but we've all had that nagging feeling that someone in the room isn't speaking up.
The best ideas and decisions should stand the test of contention and debate. But, if they never surface, we can fall prey to groupthink and make 2nd-best solutions and decisions without all the key insights on the table.