The Lazy Genius Podcast

#390 - How to Make Decisions with a Big Group

Nov 4, 2024
Learn practical strategies for making group decisions, especially during the chaotic holiday season. Discover how clear communication can ease decision fatigue. Explore innovative hosting tips, like a breakfast menu board that simplifies meal prep. Gain insights into prioritizing compassion and understanding among group members. Uncover the importance of leadership in navigating unexpected changes during significant gatherings. This is a guide to achieving consensus without a singular leader!
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INSIGHT

Why Big-Group Decisions Happen

  • You often need group decisions when no single person is in charge, there's no established tradition, or individual input matters.
  • Naming which of these applies clarifies why the process feels messy and what kind of approach you should use.
ADVICE

Decide If It's A Decision Or A Project

  • Determine whether the issue is a single decision or a project before you start.
  • Use a simple decision path for one-off choices and a project plan when multiple tasks are involved.
ADVICE

Run Group Decisions By Asking And Synthesizing

  • For decisions, no leader is necessary; act as the decision reminder instead of the decider.
  • Ask the group what matters, offer a few options, synthesize priorities, and get group sign-off.
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