Decision+Making+Tools

= Decision-Making Approaches - Tools - Processes =


 * ====Directive - Non-negotiable====
 * ====Involving - Input - Diversity of Perspectives Informs Decisions Made====
 * ====Delegating - On Your Own - With or Without Input or Non-negotiables====
 * ====Informing - Communication Loops====
 * ====Participatory - Engaging Diversity and Stakeholders in HIGH ownership====

Decision Making Styles

 * **Consensus** - the group has complete agreement on the decision;
 * **Authority** - the leader makes the final decision;
 * **Majority** - everyone votes or states their preference, the majority option is the decision;
 * **Minority** - a few people advocate their view strongly and the rest of the group either go along with the decision, or the minority group block or veto other decision options.
 * **No Response** - where decisions go unnoticed because they are not //recognized// as decisions.

Decision to Involve Others
Your decision-making approach may also be affected by group characteristics or dynamics. For example, experienced or knowledgeable groups or teams are far more likely to require a participative or delegative style than teams made up of novices. Some useful things to consider when deciding how to involve others include:


 * **the amount of time available to deal with the issue;**
 * **the extent to which the group is affected by the decision;**
 * **whether people need to think through how decisions may affect them and their areas of work;**
 * **the amount of expertise and knowledge the group members bring to the decision making process;**
 * **the importance of the group's commitment to the decision.**

Resource Links

 * Self-Testfor Decision-Making Skills
 * DeBono's PMI
 * Force-field Analysis
 * Self-Test for Creativity Skills
 * Self-Test for Problem-solving Skills