[vanderZwan]

> Democracy divides a team more because people usually agree with the loudest voice, not with the best idea.

And this does not apply to people rallying behind leaders? I mean, I'm not saying having a leader to rally behind is bad, but if this is the argument in favour of it then the only difference is that we are shifting the level at which these flaws occur.

> You don't have to silence the opposition

And yet I get a downvote simply for having a dissenting opinion...

> If a choice is made, however, either accept it or leave. Don't hold grudges that will eventually grow into holding a team back.

So your implication is that this suddenly doesn't apply in a democratic situation? I mean, sure, if you are comparing one team where people respect each other's opinions to one where they don't and people don't hold grudges, of course the former team will perform better. But why would a democratic team hold more grudges?