It only sounds good in theory. Reality is that in most cases this discussion is pointless and you are much better just explaining. Example. You discuss differe

It only sounds good in theory. Reality is that in most cases this discussion is pointless and you are much better just explaining. Example. You discuss different ways of data replication and have to decide which suits the project the best. Issue is only you have experience with multi-region data replication and people you discuss the issue with dont even understand how replication works. From manager point of view -> you were hired to guide those ppl. Thats what happens in consulting like 99% of the time. You are the part of the team but you are often expected to provide the solution. You can “explain” how it will work, but 9/10 times you wont get any feedback because ppl that you are supposed to deliver that project with simply dont have the knowledge required to have a good level of discussion. Its like saying “PHD Doctors should have even field discussion with anti-vaccers, because both of them have something to say”.. Everyone has something to say, whether its something valuable, its a different matter.