Decision · advanced · 40 min

Consent-Based Decision Protocols: Building Psychological Safety

This method focuses on designing consent-based decision protocols that ensure psychological safety and reduce resistance to change. Participants will learn how to facilitate inclusive decision-making processes that value all perspectives. It is useful for creating a more collaborative and equitable organizational culture.

What participants gain

  • Design consent-based decision protocols.
  • Facilitate inclusive decision-making processes.
  • Value all perspectives.
  • Create a more collaborative and equitable organizational culture.
  • Reduce resistance to change.

Materials needed

  • A3 paper or whiteboard
  • Colored markers
  • Post-it notes
  • Timer
  • Consent-Based Decision Protocols template

How to run Consent-Based Decision Protocols: Building Psychological Safety, step by step

  1. 1. Introduce the Consent-Based Decision Protocols and their purpose (5 min).
  2. 2. Explain the key principles of consent-based decision-making (10 min).
  3. 3. Identify key decision-making processes within the organization (10 min).
  4. 4. Design consent-based decision protocols for those processes (10 min).
  5. 5. Discuss the potential benefits and challenges of the protocols (5 min).
  6. level
  7. rationale
  8. rationale

Facilitator tips

  • Emphasize the importance of understanding and addressing concerns before moving forward with a decision.
  • Encourage participants to use non-violent communication techniques to express their concerns.
  • Provide clear guidelines for the consent-based decision-making process.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of the protocols and make adjustments as needed.
  • Celebrate successes and learn from failures.

Common challenges

  • Participants are hesitant to voice their concerns due to fear of judgment. - Create a safe and supportive environment for sharing concerns.
  • Participants struggle to understand the consent-based decision-making process. - Provide clear explanations and examples.
  • The process becomes too time-consuming. - Streamline the process by focusing on the most critical decisions.
  • Participants resist the change to a consent-based decision-making process. - Address their concerns and provide training and support.

Running it virtually

Use a virtual whiteboard tool like Miro or Mural to collaboratively design the consent-based decision protocols. Utilize online polling features to gather consent and identify potential objections.

Expected results

Participants will design consent-based decision protocols that ensure psychological safety and reduce resistance to change. They will gain a shared understanding of the protocols and their potential benefits.

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