The Council

A standing group used to reach a Hedgehog Concept through debate.

Jim Collins's framework, from Good to Great, pp. 100 to 130.

Assemble the right people
Five to twelve people who can argue for understanding and who respect one another.
Debate in light of the three circles
Meet on a regular rhythm with the brutal facts on the table.
Decide without consensus
The leading executive keeps the final call.
Autopsy and learn
Go round the cycle again, and increase how often you go round to speed up insight.

From chapter: Chapter 5 - The Hedgehog Concept - (Simplicity within the Three Circles), pp. 100–130

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