Good planning involves gathering input from those affected before plans are finalized. Nemawashi (preliminary consultation) ensures that plans incorporate relevant perspectives and that stakeholders have opportunity to raise concerns. Plans developed unilaterally without consultation may miss important considerations, lack buy-in, and face implementation resistance. Consultation improves plans by bringing in perspectives the planner might lack.
It builds commitment by giving people voice in the process. It prevents the resistance that imposed plans often encounter. Consultation is not weakness but wisdom.
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