We need to take time to listen to team members rather than inadvertently or even accidentally silence them. To say it another way, let’s retire the simple rule of “silence means consent.” By doing so, we’ll trade efficiency for a more thorough, inclusive way of working, which can lead to higher quality results.

In this Forbes article, I explain five workplace situations that get in the way of making consent work smoothly today and why Reaching a consensus in our fast-paced world requires voices, not silence.