Nothing brings a group of people together faster than using a participative process (i.e., making sure everybody in the room has a voice and gets to bring his or her best ideas, energy, and passion to a decision). And, in a time of rapid culture change, most organizations find that they really NEED every voice, every gift, every insight, everyone’s experience, and everyone’s participation to respond to the challenges they face. The most innovative and exciting organizations around the globe are learning to use participative processes today; they know that everyone really does have something to offer.
Of course, not every situation requires a participative process. In fact, in some cases, it can be silly - even dangerous - to use one. For example, it wouldn’t be a good idea to stop and take a vote on what to do if the house is on fire. Somebody just has to start getting everybody outside!
So, how do you know when to use a participative process? We presented this chart to those who joined us for our webinar this week; it can help you decide:
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