The biggest mistake we see with the Trio Model? Treating it like a committee that votes on everythin
Dec 18, 2025
The biggest mistake we see with the Trio Model? Treating it like a committee that votes on everything.
In our work with organizations breaking down business-IT silos, we've learned that effective trios are NOT:
❌ Approval layers reviewing decisions made elsewhere
❌ Consensus-driven groups where everyone must agree
❌ Oversight committees that slow things down
Instead, they're alignment engines that:
✅ Bring the right people together BEFORE decisions are made
✅ Have explicit decision rights (no gridlock from "three votes")
✅ Focus on collaboration, not control
The magic happens when you stop trying to get everyone to agree and start getting everyone aligned on who decides what. We've seen this shift transform how engineering, business, and operations work together.
The trio isn't about more meetings – it's about better decision-making.
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