Konsider: "Because There Are Few Alternatives"

An insight into Konsider, our venture for structured decision-making in teams.

English edition — originally published in German as Konsider: «Weil es wenige Alternativen gibt».

The Problem with Decisions

Every team knows it: endless meetings, circular discussions, decisions that no one can understand. Group decision-making is difficult – and often poorly executed.

The Idea Behind Konsider

Konsider arose from our own frustration. We asked ourselves: Isn't there a better way?

The answer: Yes, but the tools for it were missing. So we built them.

What Konsider Does Differently

Structured Processes

Instead of free discussion, Konsider offers structured decision-making processes:

• Clear phases: Idea collection → Evaluation → Decision
• Timeboxing for each phase
• Transparent rules

Anonymous Evaluation

To avoid groupthink:

• Everyone evaluates independently
• Results are only shown at the end
• No influence from hierarchy

Traceability

Every decision is documented:

• Which options were considered?
• How did participants evaluate?
• Why was the decision made that way?

Typical Use Cases

Konsider is suitable for:

• Technology decisions
• Feature prioritization
• Strategic direction setting
• Personnel decisions
• Supplier selection

Why "Few Alternatives"?

The article's title comes from customer feedback: "We searched for a tool for a long time. There are few alternatives to Konsider that are so well thought out."

Most tools are either:

• Too simple (only voting)
• Too complex (require training)
• Not geared towards teams

Konsider strikes the golden mean.

How It Works

1. Define the question: What needs to be decided?
2. Collect options: What alternatives are there?
3. Set criteria: What matters most?
4. Evaluate: Everyone evaluates independently
5. Discuss: Understand differences
6. Decide: Make an informed choice

The Impact

Teams using Konsider report:

• Shorter meetings
• Better decision quality
• Higher acceptance of results
• Fewer conflicts

Outlook

Konsider continues to evolve:

• AI-powered recommendations
• Integration with project management tools
• Enterprise features

Conclusion

Good decisions don't happen by chance. They require a good process. Konsider offers this process – simple, structured, and effective.