Value Team Autonomy over Rescuing

Value Team Autonomy over Rescuing

Leaders should facilitate and enable team decision-making rather than intervening to solve the problem themselves, if there even is a problem, because often the team doesn’t experience one themselves. Taking over decisions, even with good intentions, creates a cycle...
Value Team Autonomy over Rescuing

Be Explicit About Decision-Making Authority

Clearly communicate the decision-making process being used for any given choice. If a leader has already made a decision, they should state it directly rather than creating a false pretense of seeking input. This respects people's time and avoids breeding...
Value Team Autonomy over Rescuing

Write Down Decisions Early and Often

Context Rather than writing a decision record after a decision has already been made, which can feel bureaucratic and less useful, teams should start the document early in the decision-making process. This makes the process more useful and collaborative. The ADR...