A senior consultant is leading a cross-functional team that has reached an impasse on a critical strategic decision. Which leadership approach is MOST effective in this scenario?
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A
Escalate the decision to executive leadership immediately
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B
Facilitate a structured dialogue using a decision matrix to evaluate options against strategic criteria
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C
Override the team and make the decision unilaterally to save time
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D
Postpone the decision until consensus naturally emerges