How to apply dissent in decision-making

Leaders in any organization show their resolve in many ways – mentoring, setting strategy, and implementing the desired work culture.  One of the more important ways to test a leader is in their understanding of how to apply dissent in decision-making and whether they can effectively facilitate decision-making that includes dissent. Leadership books abound on […]

Are You An Effective Facilitator?  Take Heed! (Part 1 of 2)

Facilitating is hard. If you are contemplating becoming an effective facilitator, there are a few things to think about. And that’s putting it lightly.  Think of all the meetings you’ve had where you felt nothing got done. Or those group huddles where people argued needlessly.  How about those instances where decision-making dragged on for weeks […]

Decision-Making Doesn’t Have To Be Hard

Decision-making can be hard sometimes. Despite adequate planning, many organizations make the process even harder. Ht Having a system of evaluation in place beforehand is helpful. Here are three tried and true methods, proven to help you make your next obstacle an easier one to overcome. Decision-making tip #1: Avoid Heuristic Traps (FACETS) A heuristic […]

Consensus Decision Making – Yay or Nay?

 The year I had Mrs. Matson for homeroom is the year I’ll never forget. As a class we needed to make a decision and this was my first blush with consensus decision making. Actually, it was a year of a lot of firsts.  Most important, it was a year I felt I had a “say” […]

What Derails Team Decision-Making?

Making strategic leadership decisions on your own isn’t easy.  This is especially true knowing that the leader bears the sole responsibility for the outcome.  That is why many leaders rely on their Boards of Directors to tap into different perspectives and skill sets before participating in critical team decision-making. When it comes to team decision […]