Doing Right vs. Doing It Right
Decision Making – Key for Individual and Organisational Success
Stephen Covey rightly said: “We are not the product of our circumstances but the product of our own decisions.”
For organisations, growth and success depend on taking the right decisions at the right time. But there is one crucial aspect often skipped or ignored: involvement of the right team members.
Sharing Information vs Involvement
Sharing information and involving team members are two different things. Involvement gives unprecedented results. Every decision-making process is unique and requires specific knowledge, experience, and perspectives from the team.
When team members are involved in decision making:
- They feel connected to the decision.
- The decision becomes a team decision rather than just management communication.
- Efforts and commitment toward execution increase significantly.
Management needs to involve core team members, who then influence and engage the rest of the workforce effectively.
What if Team Members Are Not Involved?
When team members don’t feel involved:
- They feel disengaged and disconnected.
- They only perform tasks as required, without genuine interest or ownership.
How to Decide When to Involve Teams?
Not all decisions require team involvement. For identifying when to involve team members and when management can decide independently, we recommend using the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model. This model uses scenario-based questions to guide leaders in choosing the right decision-making approach.
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