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1. Individual Decisions
One person, usually the "boss," makes a decision. Others involved
or impacted by the decision are expected to abide by the decision. This
approach does not work well in cultivating volunteer involvement. Leaders
who utilize this technique will find themselves out of touch with the
desires and concerns of the general membership.
2. Minority Decisions
A few members are involved in the decision making. These few meet to
consider the matter and make a decision which is binding for the organization.
These could be decisions made by your executive committee or another
committee given the "authority" by the board. Still only involves
a select few in the decision. May be efficient, but again does not build
a team or promote volunteer involvement.
3. Majority Decisions
More than half of the members/neighbors involved in a situation make
a decision which is binding for the organization. This is the most common
decision-making strategy in a democratic organization. Even though a "majority" participates
in this process, there are "losers", the minority who voted
against the decision may be lost and alienated. The association is risking
a division or struggle for power.
4. Consensus Decisions
An entire neighborhood association considers the issues on the basis
of reason and discussion. Each member expresses a view and a decision
is made that all can commit to, instead of a few or a "majority." Normally
the president is continually asking the members "what would it
take for them to buy into the solutions." This takes a lot longer
and requires a level of trust and respect, as well as practice. Encourages
everyone to participate.
5. Unanimous Decisions
Each neighbor fully agrees on the solution/action, etc. and everyone
concerned can fully subscribe to the decision made.
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