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The principle of "disagree and commit" has significantly influenced corporate strategies by fostering a culture of swift decision-making and action. Even when there is no consensus, this principle encourages individuals to commit to a decision and move forward, thereby preventing stagnation and promoting progress. It allows for quick recognition and correction of bad decisions, thereby enhancing agility and efficiency in operations. This principle has been particularly influential in companies like Amazon, where it has been instrumental in their growth and success.
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Bezos advises that you make decisions when you have about 70% of the information you wish you had. Otherwise, your decision-making can be slowed down. Quickly recognize and correct bad decisions. If there is no consensus on an idea, you can ask the other parties to "disagree and commit" or make the choice to do so yourself.
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