Within organizations, groups, teams, and households, there are an infinite number of decisions made. The problem is that we need to make the decision fast and whether or not we need to include everyone in the discussion and gain consensus before making the decision.
It depends. To decide, consider the following questions:
- Are others better informed and positioned to make the decision?
- To what extent will the decision impact others?
- How will other input help make a better decision?
- Are we likely to gain consensus in the discussion, and if the feedback is disjointed, will you abandon the question?
Sometimes decisions made will be a success and embraced by all. Other times the decision will be subject to personal bias and scrutiny and not viewed from the group level.
Some decisions merely need to be made. You may not get it right every time, but a decision is what those you are leading expect, and be prepared to adjust when your decision is incorrect.
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