When team members are unclear if they can make decisions on their own, they default into either
- calling meetings to make sure everyone else is “on board” or
- sending around emails to attempt to gain the same buy-in.
Empowering those individuals clearly and appropriately will reduce the time spent on both of the above.
How crucial is a good working structure to make decisions quickly and effectively in your organization?
Read more in my article “Are you an Informed Dictator or a Benevolent Monarch? How your Decision-Making Style Impacts your Creative Team.”