When I was little I often wondered how wars could start. Surely it wasn’t more difficult than both sides realising that sometimes no one wins but a compromise has to be made, from both parties side. As I grew up I soon realised it wasn’t always that easy.
We all have things that we feel more strongly about. Be that for personal reasons, principles or believes, or because we simply think that a certain way is better or the natural road to take. Of course, everyone doesn’t share our thoughts and at times they clash. When none of the parties involved are prepared to back down or allow for some wriggle room you reach a deadlock with no way out other than a) one of the parties gives in or b) the parties find a compromise or, what everyone want to avoid c) you battle it out.
In work situations this is usually solved by someone being in charge and having the final say. If there is a deadlock the decision falls on this person. It makes it easier, if not always as pleasant, and ensures that things can progress and a deadlock or conflict is avoided. And someone needs to be able to make a decision, if not as a single person so at least as a majority. It’s why it’s not recommended to have an equal number of people on the board as it can lead to stalemate. And it’s part of the reason why you shouldn’t have equal share ownership between co-founders and why you need to define who has the final say on certain matters. It’s a safety measure that will hopefully work in the company’s favour long term to help solve a difference in opinion sooner. If only it was as easy when it came to certain personal matters.
Tomorrow – Day 309 | Week 44 summary
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