Involving the Right People
Involving the right people in decisions incorporates diverse perspectives and information, reducing biases and increasing decision acceptance for effective implementation.
THE IDEA
1. Involving the Right People
This guarantees we incorporate points of view and encounters other than our own and helps fill in applicable information we might not have. Involving people in decisions helps influence the situation for willful preparation and consultation. It guarantees we approach data and points of view that may not generally be accessible to us and diminishes the probability that we will make a move and settle on decisions dependent on our nature. Also, involving people increases decision acceptance, which is necessary to viable execution once the decision has been made.
When to use it
When implementing a new policy in an organization to ensure employee buy-in.
When making a strategic business decision that requires cross-functional expertise.
When solving a complex problem that benefits from diverse viewpoints.
When making a decision that affects multiple groups, to avoid unintended consequences.
FROM THEORY TO EVERYDAY LIFE
In practice
Product Launch
A company considering a new product launch involves the marketing team, engineers, customer service, and a few customers to gather diverse insights and increase acceptance.
Curriculum Change
A school principal deciding on a new curriculum includes teachers, parents, and students in the decision process to ensure buy-in and comprehensive feedback.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
Put it to work.
When making a decision, who are the stakeholders whose input might be critical?
How can involving others reduce the impact of your own cognitive biases?
What potential challenges might arise from involving too many people in a decision?
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Source texts
- Thinking in Systems and Mental Models Think Like a Super Thinker (Dawson, Marcus P)