Choosing the right decision-making strategy
with the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model
Autocratic Method
Is the quality of the decision important?
NO
YES
Q1
Speed is more important
Is team involvement essential?
NO
YES
Q2
You can decide for yourself
Consultative Method
You can decide, but it may be useful to consult
Do you have enough information to make the decision alone?
NO
YES
Q3
The collective becomes key
Consensus Method
An informed discussion or vote may be enough
Is the problem well structured?
NO
YES
Q4
The problem is complex, you need to build a solution together
Consultation doesn't have to be in-depth
Would the team support your decision if you took it alone?
ConsentMethod
NO
YES
Q5
The decision can be shared easily
Is the team aligned with the organisation's objectives?
NO
YES
Q6
Voting Method
Risk of division
The priority is to seek agreement
Is the decision likely to create conflict?
NO
YES
Q7
Democratic arbitration is possible
Choosing the right decision-making strategy
with the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model
Autocratic Method
Is the quality of the decision important?
NO
YES
Q1
Speed is more important
Is team involvement essential?
NO
YES
Q2
You can decide for yourself
Consultative Method
You can decide, but it may be useful to consult
Do you have enough information to make the decision alone?
NO
YES
Q3
The collective becomes key
Consensus Method
An informed discussion or vote may be enough
Is the problem well structured?
NO
YES
Q4
The problem is complex, you need to build a solution together
Consultation doesn't have to be in-depth
Would the team support your decision if you took it alone?
ConsentMethod
NO
YES
Q5
The decision can be shared easily
Is the team aligned with the organisation's objectives?
NO
YES
Q6
Voting Method
Risk of division
The priority is to seek agreement
Is the decision likely to create conflict?
NO
YES
Q7
Democratic arbitration is possible
Choose the CONSENT method
Propose a decision and check that no member of the team has any major objections.
Why? Because your team is aligned with the decision-making objectives. So there's little risk of conflict.
Choose the CONSENT method
Propose a decision and check that no member of the team has any major objections.
Why? Because your team is aligned with the decision-making objectives. So there's little risk of conflict.
Choose the AUTOCRATIC method
Make the decision alone, based on the information available.
Why? Because the decision doesn't require the direct involvement of the team or needs to be made quickly.
Choose the CONSULTATIVE method
Consult your team to get their opinion on the issue, but make the final decision yourself.
Why? Because you want to enrich your thinking. What's more, your team will support you whatever you decide.
Choose the CONSENSUS method
Try to reach a joint decision that satisfies all the team members.
Why? Because this is a sensitive decision that may stir up conflict. It requires a high degree of team involvement.
Choose the CONSULTATIVE method
Consult your team to get their opinion on the issue, but make the final decision yourself.
Why? Because you want to enrich your thinking. What's more, your team will support you whatever you decide.
Choose the AUTOCRATIC method
Make the decision alone, based on the information available.
Why? Because the decision doesn't require the direct involvement of the team or needs to be made quickly.
Choose the VOTING method
Ask your team to vote: the final decision will depend on the majority.
Why? Because the decision has to be made quickly and democratically.
Choose the VOTING method
Ask your team to vote: the final decision will depend on the majority.
Why? Because the decision has to be made quickly and democratically.
Choose the CONSENSUS method
Try to reach a joint decision that satisfies all the team members.
Why? Because this is a sensitive decision that may stir up conflict. It requires a high degree of team involvement.
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Choosing the right decision-making strategy
with the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model
Autocratic Method
Is the quality of the decision important?
NO
YES
Q1
Speed is more important
Is team involvement essential?
NO
YES
Q2
You can decide for yourself
Consultative Method
You can decide, but it may be useful to consult
Do you have enough information to make the decision alone?
NO
YES
Q3
The collective becomes key
Consensus Method
An informed discussion or vote may be enough
Is the problem well structured?
NO
YES
Q4
The problem is complex, you need to build a solution together
Consultation doesn't have to be in-depth
Would the team support your decision if you took it alone?
ConsentMethod
NO
YES
Q5
The decision can be shared easily
Is the team aligned with the organisation's objectives?
NO
YES
Q6
Voting Method
Risk of division
The priority is to seek agreement
Is the decision likely to create conflict?
NO
YES
Q7
Democratic arbitration is possible
Choosing the right decision-making strategy
with the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model
Autocratic Method
Is the quality of the decision important?
NO
YES
Q1
Speed is more important
Is team involvement essential?
NO
YES
Q2
You can decide for yourself
Consultative Method
You can decide, but it may be useful to consult
Do you have enough information to make the decision alone?
NO
YES
Q3
The collective becomes key
Consensus Method
An informed discussion or vote may be enough
Is the problem well structured?
NO
YES
Q4
The problem is complex, you need to build a solution together
Consultation doesn't have to be in-depth
Would the team support your decision if you took it alone?
ConsentMethod
NO
YES
Q5
The decision can be shared easily
Is the team aligned with the organisation's objectives?
NO
YES
Q6
Voting Method
Risk of division
The priority is to seek agreement
Is the decision likely to create conflict?
NO
YES
Q7
Democratic arbitration is possible
Choose the CONSENT method
Propose a decision and check that no member of the team has any major objections.
Why? Because your team is aligned with the decision-making objectives. So there's little risk of conflict.
Choose the CONSENT method
Propose a decision and check that no member of the team has any major objections.
Why? Because your team is aligned with the decision-making objectives. So there's little risk of conflict.
Choose the AUTOCRATIC method
Make the decision alone, based on the information available.
Why? Because the decision doesn't require the direct involvement of the team or needs to be made quickly.
Choose the CONSULTATIVE method
Consult your team to get their opinion on the issue, but make the final decision yourself.
Why? Because you want to enrich your thinking. What's more, your team will support you whatever you decide.
Choose the CONSENSUS method
Try to reach a joint decision that satisfies all the team members.
Why? Because this is a sensitive decision that may stir up conflict. It requires a high degree of team involvement.
Choose the CONSULTATIVE method
Consult your team to get their opinion on the issue, but make the final decision yourself.
Why? Because you want to enrich your thinking. What's more, your team will support you whatever you decide.
Choose the AUTOCRATIC method
Make the decision alone, based on the information available.
Why? Because the decision doesn't require the direct involvement of the team or needs to be made quickly.
Choose the VOTING method
Ask your team to vote: the final decision will depend on the majority.
Why? Because the decision has to be made quickly and democratically.
Choose the VOTING method
Ask your team to vote: the final decision will depend on the majority.
Why? Because the decision has to be made quickly and democratically.
Choose the CONSENSUS method
Try to reach a joint decision that satisfies all the team members.
Why? Because this is a sensitive decision that may stir up conflict. It requires a high degree of team involvement.