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Re:Amazon exec: it's time to 'disagree and commit' to office... by wccrawford on Wednesday November 29, 2023 @01:36PM (#38463267)
Standing up and saying something is wrong still requires a backbone, even if you take it no further. There are a lot of people who won't even go that far.
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Re:Amazon exec: it's time to 'disagree and commit' to office... by happytoexplain on Wednesday November 29, 2023 @01:41PM (#38463333)
Yes, but the word backbone isn't being applied to disagreeing - the people being addressed are already disagreeing. The word is being applied (dishonestly, disrespectfully, and antagonistically) to "committing".
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Re:Amazon exec: it's time to 'disagree and commit' to office... by ghaff on Wednesday November 29, 2023 @02:11PM (#38463785)
The wording isn't really optimal. I think the intent is that you should show backbone and disagree with a plan if you don't agree with it but you should then commit if the decision ultimately goes against you.

The basic formulation originally comes from Intel. The idea is that if you don't get your way you shouldn't constantly try to force a re-examination of the decision as often happens.

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