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Decision Relitigation
You may recognize this when
- Delegated decisions are reopened after senior commentary even when no material new evidence exists.
- Leaders respond by seeking preapproval, over-socializing decisions or becoming cautious about exercising judgment.
What it looks like
Delegated decisions are reopened after senior commentary even when no material new evidence exists. Leaders respond by seeking preapproval, over-socializing decisions or becoming cautious about exercising judgment.
A question to test it
What recent example from your own company would confirm or rule this out?
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