Having employees in the office can also lead to faster decisions and communication, because workers can more easily reach out to their colleagues, said Dan Yates, CEO of Arlington, Va.

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Save at least an hour or two at the end of the meeting to develop communication plans to disseminate the decisions.

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Some parents complained about late decisions on closures and poor communication from some schools.

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The result is better decisions, more consensus, and better communication.

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Rigid hierarchies stifle communication between different ranks and discourage workers from questioning their bosses' decisions.

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Interactive technologies provide access to and facilitate communication with relevant, experienced individuals and support groups to help you make informed decisions.

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They enjoyed a greater degree of communication and role-sharing with their spouses, and were more likely to make joint decisions on matters such as birth control and child discipline.

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The investor communication tool allows for investors to easily be updated and even vote on board members and larger decisions with the founders.

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