A Lesson from King Arthur Times

Enhancing Communication Skills – The Power of Round Table Decision Making

The legend may be centuries old, but King Arthur’s lesson in reaching consensus remains relevant. You’ll recall from the story that a council of knights would make decisions at a round table. The shape of the table meant everyone gathered was seen to have the same status. There was less of the ‘them vs us’ dynamics that can happen when people take sides across a table. Since everyone can see each other, communication is clearer. Ironically, the vast majority of tables in today’s corporate boardrooms and family dining rooms are rectangular. That design may be more efficient at saving space, but it’s less effective at building community.

Today’s chuckle:

Shin: a device from finding furniture in the dark.

Written By Jeff Mowatt (original content – not AI generated)

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