Episode #24: Directive and Participative Decision-Making: Using a Polarity Lens to discuss what’s in it for you and your team and what’s at risk

Directive and Participative Decision-Making:  Using a Polarity Lens to discuss what’s in it for you and your team and what’s at risk

Introduction to Episode: 

How involved are you in the decisions that impact your work environment?  If you are a leader, are you engaging the clinicians in decision-making? 

Decisions are made every day in healthcare by clinicians and by leaders.  Some of those decisions can have a major impact on the culture and clinical outcomes. 

Today we are discussing the Directive and Participative Decision-Making polarity in the context of healthcare leadership. 

All decisions should be made to serve the mission with an intention to have a positive impact. 

The reality is, it is not always easy to do!  It’s a process, a dance between the directive and participative decisions and having clear boundaries. 

Join us as we talk about this critical polarity and some of the realities faced when working toward this type of decision-making.

In the Episode We Discuss:

·         Definition of directive and participative decision-making

·         Participative decision-making represents engagement, accountability and ownership

·         Challenges with participative decision-making

·         Positive outcomes from directive and participative decision-making

·         Possible negative outcomes

·         Action steps and early indicators

Teaching Points

 ·         Clearly define boundaries on shared decision-making

·         Requires new ways of thinking, relating and behaving

·         Both directive and participative decision-making are necessary to support a vibrant and flexible

organization

Go here to download the Directive and Participative Polarity Map and Reflection Worksheet

Previous Episodes

Episode #13:  The Role of Directive and Shared Decision-making in Person-Centered Care

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