Really interesting method to get different perspectives. I recall a field note that recommended the most junior person(s) go first to avoid bias from more senior folks (helps prevent groupthink). Perhaps that idea could lead to a slight modification of the Kiva process. At the start, the senior people (inner ring) frame the problem, but do not offer solution. Then the outer ring (junior folks) discusses and proposes solution, followed by the middle, and ends with the senior people. A slight change in the order to incorporate the “most junior person goes first” idea. Given me a lot to think about how to improve group decision making!
Yes, I thought the same when I read about the Kiva method starting with the senior level conversation. It feels like we're hearing more these days about needing the outer circle to go first...?
This is very interesting and seems to have affinity with action learning sets.
I'm interested in inclusive decision making as it came up in my research as a potential mitigator against strategic level disconnect, which was viewed as a gaping chasm between senior decisions and operational level implementation. Thanks for this share. I feel like inclusive decision making is an issue that I'm constantly meeting, moreso as we move into the knowledge based era and away from the industrial paradigm......
In my role, I've certainly observed messages and dictates coming from the strategic levels of organisations, and also government policy, which has been received with disbelief at operational levels. I think I observe this different now though, since learning about it in my research and I more actively ensure inclusive decision making
This method is new to me although I've been involved with similar decision making and also creative development systems but this looks as though it could be really powerful - not just in business, what about politics & democracies ?
Sorry for the misunderstanding - I think it applies really well to business decision making and just suggesting it could be useful for democracies and political decision making
Yes, I have noticed that many of these methods (the "new" ones) are at the vary least Lean in concept. Taiichi Ohno was pretty spot on. I find it interesting he got his philosophy from the American grocery store process. It just shows the power of shared work and continuous learning. We can all learn something from him (if we listen).
Really interesting method to get different perspectives. I recall a field note that recommended the most junior person(s) go first to avoid bias from more senior folks (helps prevent groupthink). Perhaps that idea could lead to a slight modification of the Kiva process. At the start, the senior people (inner ring) frame the problem, but do not offer solution. Then the outer ring (junior folks) discusses and proposes solution, followed by the middle, and ends with the senior people. A slight change in the order to incorporate the “most junior person goes first” idea. Given me a lot to think about how to improve group decision making!
Yes, I thought the same when I read about the Kiva method starting with the senior level conversation. It feels like we're hearing more these days about needing the outer circle to go first...?
This is very interesting and seems to have affinity with action learning sets.
I'm interested in inclusive decision making as it came up in my research as a potential mitigator against strategic level disconnect, which was viewed as a gaping chasm between senior decisions and operational level implementation. Thanks for this share. I feel like inclusive decision making is an issue that I'm constantly meeting, moreso as we move into the knowledge based era and away from the industrial paradigm......
Have you been able to observe very much implementation, Dr Nia?
In my role, I've certainly observed messages and dictates coming from the strategic levels of organisations, and also government policy, which has been received with disbelief at operational levels. I think I observe this different now though, since learning about it in my research and I more actively ensure inclusive decision making
This method is new to me although I've been involved with similar decision making and also creative development systems but this looks as though it could be really powerful - not just in business, what about politics & democracies ?
What about it makes you think it is least likely to apply in a business setting, Kevan?
Sorry for the misunderstanding - I think it applies really well to business decision making and just suggesting it could be useful for democracies and political decision making
AH, gotcha.
Good morning Pat,
Yes, I have noticed that many of these methods (the "new" ones) are at the vary least Lean in concept. Taiichi Ohno was pretty spot on. I find it interesting he got his philosophy from the American grocery store process. It just shows the power of shared work and continuous learning. We can all learn something from him (if we listen).
Thanks for your time.
-Joe