Reaching Consensus – The Risks and the Rewards A consensus decision occurs when a group comes together and makes a decision that everyone agrees on. Consensus is often used to forge a sense of unanimity and goodwill. As a result, we often see teams and groups – even entire organizations – operating on the basis …
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G.R.O.W. Model Coaching Questions Download PDF – “G.R.O.W. Model Coaching Questions” Goal What is the subject matter or the issue on which you would like to work? What form of outcome are you seeking by the end of this coaching session? How far and how detailed do you expect to get in this session? In …
Using the G.R.O.W. Model to Organize Tough Decisions Tough decisions need to be organized so that people can move through them in a logical way. One technique to help people manage difficult discussions is the G.R.O.W. model1. It’s a tool facilitators use to manage virtually any kind of tough conversation. It works like this. Download …
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Using Values to Decentralize Decision-Making One of the greatest benefits of developing a framework of core values is that decision making can be decentralized. When people understand the company’s core values, there is no need for top-down command and control. Instead, you can implement “values-based decision making.” The result can be higher levels of innovation, …
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Three Steps to Flawless Decision-Making This tool provides a simple, straightforward checklist for effective decision-making. Leaders can use this tool to clarify decision-making roles and responsibilities – and to train people in making better decisions. It includes brief definitions of the five types of decisions (our “Five Types of Decisions” tool contains detailed explanations of …
Preferred Decision-Making Styles We each have our own preferred style of decision making. Each style is prone to certain habits in making decisions. Knowing your style, and being aware of the pitfalls of each style, is an important step in becoming a leader—and helping build the skills of the people around you. Download the PDF …
Coping With Decision Fatigue Most people assume they make good decisions most of the time. But a new body of research reveals a phenomenon called “decision fatigue,” which means the more decisions you make during the course of a day, the more likely you are to make a bad decision. This tool explains how decision …
Three Levels of Delegation Delegating effectively is one of the most important things a manager does. Delegating effectively is what enables managers to shift from managing to leading. A key to their success – perhaps the most important key – is that they’ve learned how to hire effective people and then delegate specific decision authority …
The Five Types of Decisions This tool describes five types of decisions (and the two levels within each type). Managers and leaders can use this tool to clarify the types of decisions that are made every day – and the respective roles that people play in making them. This is an invaluable tool for improving …
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