Group Decision Making Techniques

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1. Decision by an expert in the group
2. Decision by an expert outside of the group
3. Averaging individual ratings and rankings
4. Random choice
5. Majority rule
6. Minority decision
7. Consensus

The option of a super-majority and the dangers of Groupthink are also discussed.

Reference: Beebe, S. A., & Masterson, J. T. (2020). Communicating in small groups: Principles and practices. (12th edition). Pearson Publishing.

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[alexanderlyon]

Which approach do you think is the best?

[krickhyuuga]

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[PracticalInspiration]

Really enjoyed this, especially with the point on clarifying the decision making process at the start. That's a golden rule to avoid confusion, conflict or ambiguity

[youcantalkyourwaytohealthi]

I think overall consensus is best to make sure everyone has a voice and help keep peace. There will always be radicals but sometimes even what they bring to the table can be useful and maybe even considered in future decisions.

[natalielinwood-kelley]

Thank you, this information is very helpful. I appreciate the pros and cons of the different methods of making a final decision in a small group.

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[jarjthejargj]

Does anyone have experience making group decisions via sociocracy?

[youcantalkyourwaytohealthi]

I think overall consensus is best to make sure everyone has a voice and help keep peace. There will always be radicals but sometimes even what they bring to the table can be useful and maybe even considered in future decisions.