The Consensus Builder

FOR THE CONSENSUS BUILDER @ WORK OPPORTUNITY FOR COACHING Nadia is at a crossroads because her strength in building alignment can sometimes slow decisive action. Her instinct is to ensure every voice is heard and every perspective considered, but in fast-moving situations this can extend debate longer than necessary. The risk is that consensus becomes a requirement rather than a step toward decision. Coaching will help Nadia sharpen the balance between inclusion and closure—ensuring discussions remain open while strengthening her confidence to call the decision when the time comes. By reinforcing clear decision rights and pacing conversations toward commitment, she can maintain the trust she builds while increasing the speed and impact of the outcomes she leads. Nadia: “I want to get better at calling the decision. I’m good at bringing people together, but sometimes I let the conversation run too long. My goal is to keep the inclusion while having the confidence to close and move us forward.” SET THE COURSE - Strengthen decisiveness by clarifying decision rights and criteria earlier in the process. Seek guidance from trusted leaders to calibrate when enough input has been gathered and it is time to call the decision, reinforcing confidence in closing discussions at the right moment. SHAPE THE TEAM - Build a team culture where responsibility for decision quality is shared. Invite challenge and perspective from peers and mentors so Nadia is not carrying the burden of facilitation alone, and ensure others support moving from discussion to commitment. MAKE IT WORK - Reinforce disciplined decision rhythms—clear pre-reads, time-boxed debate, and explicit closure with owners and timelines. Actively seek feedback from colleagues on the pace and clarity of decisions so she continues refining how alignment turns into action. C H A L L E N G E S A N D O P P O R T U N I T I E S T O B E B E T T E R CODE NAME: Nadia Better The Deck REFER TO COACHING ROUND ONE INSTRUCTIONS