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Colution

April 7, 2025

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 delivery lead at Iterum Ltd, is an expert in high performing teams and psychological safety. Leveraging his unique background in ecological research and technology, Tom has held CIO/CTO roles in a range of sectors from tech startups to global finance firms. He holds a degree in Ecology, an MBA, and a Masters in Global Health. His mission is to make workplaces safer, higher performing, and more inclusive. Tom has shared his insights at major events such as The IT Leaders Summit, the NHS Senior Leadership Conference, and EHS Global Conferences. Connect with him on LinkedIn or email tom@psychsafety.com