The way we present ideas at work is pretty flawed

Let's reduce how knee-jerk the process can sometimes be.

Consider this, from the guys who brought you Basecamp:

At most companies, people put together a deck, reserve a conference room and call a meeting to pitch a new idea. If they’re lucky, no one interrupts them while they’re presenting. (But usually someone jumps in and derails the presentation after two minutes.) When it’s over, people react. This is prec…