Picture this: the third meeting of the day. Everyone has something to say. The loud voices dominate. The quiet ones hold back.
At the end of the meeting, still no decision. The clock keeps ticking. People keep talking. A few have already checked out, scrolling through their laptops.
And you think: how much work could we have done in this hour?
💡 It doesn’t have to be this way...
Deep democracy helps break this pattern. It’s not a talking circle but a way to make decisions everyone can stand behind. Every voice is heard. Even the minority view. That creates energy, commitment and clarity.
In my latest blog post I explain how to use this step by step. The best part: you can start small and apply it right away. To show you how, here’s a quick exercise for this week.
👉 Read the full blog post here: Deep democracy in teams: Stop talking, start deciding.
✅ Task of the week
👉 In your next meeting, ask: “What are we missing if we make this choice?”
👉 Let each person answer in one sentence.
👉 Write it down, choose a direction and set a time to evaluate.
📖 Book of the week
The Art of Gathering – Priya Parker
This book shows how to make gatherings meaningful. Not by designing the perfect agenda, but by setting a clear purpose and creating real conversation. Parker explains how to make space for every voice (even the quiet or dissenting ones). Exactly what deep democracy needs: better listening, clearer choices and meetings with energy.