At work, we aim to have a self-managed organization instead of a hierarchical one.1 One of the challenges is that how decisions should be made. In a hierarchical organization you could ask your boss, but what if your boss does not want to make every decision? You could seek consensus, but what if you can’t reach a consensus and a decision nevertheless has to be made? A practical solution is to use the advice process. Anyone can make a decision after seeking advice from: Everyone who will be...
