Before the British commit to a plan, they check with the people who will be affected by it or who have relevant knowledge. This consultation can be formal—structured reviews, stakeholder engagement, committee input—or informal, like sounding out colleagues or checking with family. The principle is the same: plans developed without input from relevant parties are considered both less reliable and less legitimate.
The planning process is expected to include a stage where others can raise concerns, offer information, or suggest alternatives. A plan that has been tested against multiple perspectives is considered stronger than one developed in isolation, because it has incorporated a wider range of experience and is less likely to contain blind spots.
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