Teams don't need to agree, they need to align

February 24, 2026•1 min read

CEO Magazine: Teams Don’t Need to Agree | Claire Gray

Agreement is about opinion. Alignment is about commitment. In CEO Magazine, I share why executive teams must stop chasing consensus and instead build healthy debate, clear decisions, and shared accountability — especially under pressure.

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