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Colution

April 7, 2025 • by Tom Geraghty

Colution (noun)
A solution that emerges through genuine collaboration, where all parties contribute ideas, insights, and perspectives to co-create an outcome that none could have achieved alone.

Usage Examples in Sentences

  1. “The team didn’t just reach a compromise—they built a true colution, integrating everyone’s priorities into a single, creative outcome.”
  2. “In our workshops, we aim for colutions rather than top-down answers—something we can all stand behind.”
  3. “A good colution often takes longer, but it lasts longer too—it has buy-in, clarity, and collective energy.”
  4. “When you’re stuck in conflict, try inviting a colution—a shared answer rather than a solo win.”
  5. “The product design was a colution between users, engineers, and designers—a reflection of many voices, not just one vision.”
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Tom Geraghty

Tom Geraghty, co-founder and organisational ecologist. Tom has previously held CTO roles in a range of sectors and holds a degree in Ecology, and postgraduate degrees in business and Global Health. Now studying for a PhD. Email tom@psychsafety.com