Making transformative decisions together

Training Theme

This training presents a 4-step methodology for conducting reflection meetings and participatory decision-making: catharsis, brainstorming, exploration and decision. Through examples of innovative companies such as Google, Semco or Patagonia, it shows how to involve teams in decisions. The training alternates theory and practice with expert videos, interactive exercises and concrete tools such as the character tree. The aim is to transform meetings into spaces for constructive dialogue where everyone can express themselves freely in order to arrive at collective decisions and clear action plans.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Promote participatory decision-making, following the example of model organizations in this regard
• Host a reflection and decision-making meeting
• Start with Catharsis to encourage and liberate expression
• Conduct a Brainstorming session to gather ideas on the issue
• Encourage participation and authentic expression from all participants
• Explore ideas and delve into potential solutions, perhaps by working in subgroups
• Select the solutions to implement together and establish a clear action plan

Target Audience 

Managers or project managers in a position to host meetings.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change

SHAKING UP

• Storytelling: Video "Participatory decision-making at Semco", 2'16
  • An example of a company that has transformed its culture through employee autonomy
• Quizzes
• Presentation of model companies:
  • Google and its TGIF meetings
  • Semco Partners and its decentralization
  • Patagonia and its Green Grant Program
  • W.L. Gore & Associates and its untitled organization

LEARN

• Expert video: The reflection and decision-making meeting, 8'26
  • The 4 key steps: catharsis, brainstorming, exploration and decision
• Quiz on the order of the steps
• TRUE/FALSE exercise on the principles of the brainstorming meeting

ANCHOR

• Summary sheet of the 4 stages with detailed diagram
• Character tree illustrating the roles
• Use real-world examples to define your own commitment to change

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)
• Bonus: TED or Youtube video(s)