DECISION OPTIONS CHART
Many people are unaware that there are a number of ways to get to a decision. There is no one best way. Each method has pros and cons. To learn how to use each option, check out my textbooks at www.FaciliationTutor.com. *
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| Option | Pros | Cons | Uses
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| Consensus Building | Collaborative Systematic
Participative Discussion-oriented Creates commitment
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Takes time
Requires data Requires member skills |
For important issues
When buy-in matters |
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| Multi-Voting | Systematic
Objective Participative Feels like a win |
Limits dialogue Influenced choices Real priorities may not surface
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To sort or prioritize
a long list of options |
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| Compromise | Lots of discussion
Creates a solution |
Adversarial- Win/lose
Divides the group |
When positions are polarized
When consensus is improbable
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| Majority Voting | Fast
High quality with dialogue Clear outcome |
may be too fast- winners and losers- no dialogue influenced choices | For trivial matters
When there are clear options iI division in group is acceptable
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| One Person Decides | Fast
Clear accountability |
Lack of input
Low buy-in No synergy |
When one person is the expert
If only one individual is willing to take responsibility
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