Presidential advisory commissions in Chile have transitioned from symbols of political weakness to preferred instruments for forging long-term agreements. Analyst Michel Figueroa traces this shift, beginning with a 2006 commission initiated by Michelle Bachelet and continuing to the current Public Employment Modernization Commission. A central challenge lies in balancing the need for flexibility within public sector employment rules with the preservation of job security and existing labor rights enshrined in the Labor Code. Figueroa argues the current obstacle isn’t identifying problems, but rather translating diagnoses into tangible political consensus. These commissions now represent a key strategy for navigating complex policy issues and achieving lasting solutions in Chilean politics. Successfully implementing these consensus-based approaches will be crucial for continued progress.