But after twice experiencing the decision-making approach of a council ceremony, Chrz counts himself a convert. But everyone in business today is on a journey. But we've spent time creating a consensus in the company based on values. You could say we're already doing something like this. In addition to these general benefits, people who have experienced the ceremony approach have found that it offers concrete lessons that could help business improve its decision making.
Good decisions begin with listening.
And the debate format encourages people to begin formulating their responses while the other side is speaking, rather than listening and reserving judgment. The first element of a council ceremony, on the other hand, is careful listening. Make important decisions feel important. Turning an important decision into a trivial discussion runs the risk of trivializing the decision. The council ceremony elevates the consideration of the matter at hand by using distinct rituals, solemn and more formal speech patterns, and extraordinary titles and ceremonial objects.