A team working in consensus will have the advantage of a broader perspective, and therefore the capacity to make richer assessments and decisions. I have been in a group where one person was usually quick to propose a plan, invariably a good plan. Having contributed to its formation, they accepted its implementation. Another important attribute of community leadership is that of providing internal checks and balances. The differing perspectives of its members supplement that function exercised by external constituencies.
Delegation is a key requisite of leadership.
With a community or council of leaders, there is more wisdom on the exact nature of the task and the capabilities of the available personnel. However, even a community of leaders will not escape some accusations of elitism, power and privilege. Good communication is crucial in any organization, and it becomes more difficult when there are several leaders. First, there is the necessity of ensuring that information flows efficiently within the leadership body itself. Inevitably there comes a time when one member misses a meeting or memo or is not involved in a phone call.