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Explore Your Decision Making Style

Recall an important team decision. Then assess your leadership role by answering the following questions. Use the rating continuum: 1= Not done well; 2= Done somewhat well; 3= Done very well

1 2 3 Did you gather adequate data, background, and/or information about the issue?

1 2 3 Did you concisely and clearly state the purpose or need for the decision?

1 2 3 Did you clearly state the desired outcomes?

1 2 3 Did you prepare all team members to consider and discuss the issue?

1 2 3 Did you give team members the information/time to reflect on the situation?

1 2 3 Did you encourage active and open discussion of the issue?

1 2 3 Did you set and explain the guidelines for the decision?

1 2 3 Did you manage and focus the discussion?

1 2 3 Did you offer pros and cons for the various options?

1 2 3 Did you get a commitment from team members for the decision?

1 2 3 Did you clearly outline the action plan and timetable?

Did you score 24 or above? Consider reframing your approach with those items you marked with a 1 or 2.