At GitLab, they recognize that consensus doesn’t scale, so they focus on trusting their decision-makers and embracing iteration.
Decision gathering involves collecting input from team members, while decision-making is the responsibility of the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI).
Decision makers at GitLab include tech leads, staff engineers, and mid-level engineers to promote growth and diversify leadership within the team.
By separating decision gathering from decision making, organizations can enhance efficiency, innovation, transparency, and communication.