how does anything get decided around here - decision dilemmas
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In Agile we talk about self-organizing teams, but what does that mean exactly? Between managers, teams and individuals who can decide what? We move timidly because who and how decisions are made on a variety of topics is unclear. Delegation may appear to be ‘Either I do it, or you do it’. But in truth there are 7 levels of delegation. Try Delegation Poker, a fun game to make clear who’s responsible for what and on what level. Use this game to make decision making explicit and empower teams to move faster. More details on Delegation Poker at www.management30.com/product/delegation-poker/TRANSCRIPT
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Decision Dilemmas: Are They Slowing You Down?
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How are these decisions made, and by who?
•Taking vacation•Purchasing office supplies•Coding guidelines•Select new member of team•Dress code
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1. Tell - Manager tells teamManager
Team
Levels of Authority
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@gerrykirk
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision
Manager
Team
Levels of Authority
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@gerrykirk
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides
Manager
Team
Levels of Authority
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@gerrykirk
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority
Manager
Team
Levels of Authority
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@gerrykirk
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises
Manager
Team
Levels of Authority
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@gerrykirk
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires
Manager
Team
Levels of Authority
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@gerrykirk
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement
Manager
Team
Levels of Authority
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@gerrykirk
Sample Decision Agreements
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@gerrykirk
Play a Game to Decide Authority Levels
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Game
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@gerrykirk
Situation #1:The team wants to purchase
office equipment / supplies to aid in their work. What authority to
give them?1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement
Manager
Team
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@gerrykirk
Situation #2:Policy on taking vacation time
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement
Manager
Team
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Situation #3:Select new team members
1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement
Manager
Team
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@gerrykirk
Observations
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GameWill you try it?
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@gerrykirk
OK, now it’s your turn!
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