SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER· STOCKHOLM · THE DAY IN 5 STORIES

In Sweden, everyone can agree without anyone taking responsibility

A survey of 410 employees found that workplace consensus improved commitment but also produced unclear instructions and uncertainty about responsibility.

Five people review notes and visual materials around a table during an Open GLAM working meeting in Stockholm.
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In a survey of 410 employees, Swedish workplace consensus brought stronger commitment and better ideas. It also brought slow decisions, unclear instructions and uncertainty about who was responsible.

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