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 institutional paralysis, resentment, fractured teams and ...

Several sports have published consensus statements on methods and reporting of epidemiological studies concerning injuries and illnesses with football (soccer) producing one of the first guidelines. This football-specific consensus statement was published ...

One of Bitcoin’s most unique features is its consensus algorithm, which set the precedent for a Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) peer-to-peer currency system. The most common definition of Bitcoin’s consensus algorithm, more specifically, the definition ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. The allure of consensus leadership is undeniable. It promises inclusivity and collective buy-in. However, while well ...

Correspondence to Mr Paul Blazey, Department of Physical Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; paul.blazey{at}ubc.ca Objective Clinicians treating patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) rely on consensus statements to make the ...