In Conflict, Sit Down and Resolve

The structure of organized crime families illustrates the importance of having designated leaders and a formalized ruling body, akin to a commission, that helps mediate disputes and create policy across families. Though the commission was meant to guide, it ultimately respected the autonomy of individual family bosses. Power struggles within families often led to civil wars, driven by personal ambitions rather than external pressures. Regular 'sit-downs' became crucial mechanisms for resolving conflicts, indicating that direct, structured conversations can effectively address issues in both crime organizations and corporate settings. This highlights the value of personal engagement over impersonal communications like emails in resolving disputes.

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