Strategic friction beats perfect harmony for better decision-making
8 hours ago • by Marianna Zangrillo, Thomas Keil in Strategy • 11 min read • 
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Smooth board meetings and quick approvals are misleading indicators of effectiveness. Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil reveal how the best-performing boards harness the power of carefully managed conflict....
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