From small committees to national elections, group decision-making can be complicated—and it may not always settle on the best choice. That's partly because some members of the group do research on ...

A fair percentage of leaders, especially in startups, professional groups and not-for-profits, pursue the holy grail of decision making by consensus. But it’s usually a bad idea, leading often to ...

At work, in our communities, and among friends and family, we often make decisions in groups. From major business decisions to what to do on a Saturday night, in groups, we make decisions big and ...

When groups of people need to reach a decision, they will often take a straw poll to test opinions before the official vote. New research shows that one specific voting method proved more effective ...

In recent years, the phenomenon of physiological synchrony has captivated behavioral researchers seeking to understand how human brains and bodies align during social interactions. One compelling ...

If you’re in a leadership position — at work or in the community — you make decisions and oversee decision-making processes. Often it’s best to consult the people you are leading to reach a group ...

This article predates the current owners of Science Blog. It has not been reviewed under the current editorial process and is kept as part of the archive. **Revised text:** The diagram illustrates the ...

The sixth installment of our quarterly Business Practice feature involves a group decision gone (or going) awry: You work in the corporate office of a national fast-casual restaurant as a marketing ...

Fundamentally, how does anyone know us as individual leaders and/or judge our leadership effectiveness? The first thing that might come to mind is your personality. Secondly, how you communicate: how ...