No one likes those awkward moments of "I don't know, what does everybody else think" in a meeting
I am very fond of the McDonalds theory for group decision making:
"I use a trick with co-workers when we’re trying to decide where to eat for lunch and no one has any ideas. I recommend McDonald’s.
"An interesting thing happens. Everyone unanimously agrees that we can’t possibly go to McDonald’s, and better lunch suggestions emerge. Magic!"
I won't intentionally make a bad choice--like McDonalds--but do make a decision and announce it because the second step is easier than the first.
I am very fond of the McDonalds theory for group decision making:
"I use a trick with co-workers when we’re trying to decide where to eat for lunch and no one has any ideas. I recommend McDonald’s.
"An interesting thing happens. Everyone unanimously agrees that we can’t possibly go to McDonald’s, and better lunch suggestions emerge. Magic!"
I won't intentionally make a bad choice--like McDonalds--but do make a decision and announce it because the second step is easier than the first.