Collaborative Agent Teams
Master peer collaboration patterns and build effective agent teams
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Unlike hierarchical systems where a manager makes final decisions, collaborative teams must reach consensus—a shared agreement among peers.
Why Consensus Matters
Shared Ownership: When everyone agrees, everyone commits to the decision
Reduces Conflict: Agreement prevents agents from working at cross-purposes
Better Solutions: Combining multiple perspectives often leads to superior outcomes
Interactive: Consensus Simulator
Simulate a voting round where 5 agents vote on project approaches. Watch how consensus emerges and see if the team reaches quorum (60% agreement).
Voting Round 0
Click "Start Vote" to begin consensus building
Consensus Mechanisms
Majority Voting
Simple majority (>50%) wins. Fast but may exclude minority views.
Weighted Voting
Votes weighted by expertise. Domain experts have more influence.
Consensus Threshold
Requires supermajority (60-80%). Ensures broad agreement.
Iterative Refinement
Multiple rounds with discussion. Options evolve until consensus.
Handling Deadlock
What happens when consensus can't be reached? Teams need fallback strategies:
- •Escalation: Bring in an external arbiter or human oversight
- •Default Choice: Pre-agreed safe option when no consensus
- •Time-bounded Rounds: Limited discussion time forces decision
- •Compromise Generation: Synthesize middle-ground option from votes