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In Agile we talk about self-organizing teams, but what does that mean exactly? Between managers, teams and individuals who can decide what? We move timidly because who and how decisions are made on a variety of topics is unclear. Delegation may appear to be ‘Either I do it, or you do it’. But in truth there are 7 levels of delegation. Try Delegation Poker, a fun game to make clear who’s responsible for what and on what level. Use this game to make decision making explicit and empower teams to move faster. More details on Delegation Poker at www.management30.com/product/delegation-poker/

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Decision Dilemmas: Are They Slowing You Down?

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How are these decisions made, and by who?

•Taking vacation•Purchasing office supplies•Coding guidelines•Select new member of team•Dress code

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1. Tell - Manager tells teamManager

Team

Levels of Authority

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1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision

Manager

Team

Levels of Authority

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1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides

Manager

Team

Levels of Authority

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1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority

Manager

Team

Levels of Authority

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1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises

Manager

Team

Levels of Authority

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1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires

Manager

Team

Levels of Authority

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1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement

Manager

Team

Levels of Authority

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Sample Decision Agreements

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Play a Game to Decide Authority Levels

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Game

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Situation #1:The team wants to purchase

office equipment / supplies to aid in their work. What authority to

give them?1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement

Manager

Team

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Situation #2:Policy on taking vacation time

1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement

Manager

Team

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Situation #3:Select new team members

1. Tell - Manager tells team2. Sell - Manager sells decision3. Consult - Manager consults, decides4. Agree - Equal authority5. Advise - Team decides, Mgr advises6. Inquire - Team decides, Mgr inquires7. Delegate - No manager involvement

Manager

Team

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Observations

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GameWill you try it?

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OK, now it’s your turn!

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