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Participative management

Writer's picture: Del ChattersonDel Chatterson

Updated: Feb 25, 2024




Participative management

You cannot fake it


Is your business run democratically? Probably not. Employees do not get to vote, managers are supposed to be responsible and make consistently good decisions. Let’s not confuse them with too many contrary, ill-informed opinions. We have seen too many unhappy conclusions from democratic decision-making lately.


It is easier to accept your role as lonely leader and try to be the gentle and wise, all-knowing autocratic decision-maker. “I am the owner, so I get to decide.” That’s true, but you will make better decisions with relevant input from the troops.


It’s called participative management. It means soliciting input before decisions are made and plans are set. It means seeking feedback on current operations and on the results from new initiatives. It cannot be a token effort with input that is subsequently ignored. It needs to be sincere and must include setting realistic expectations and responding promptly to suggestions, questions and complaints.


You will find that early participation in new initiatives will help develop better implementation plans and gain the support and commitment of the people required to deliver results.


Be better. Do better.


Your Uncle Ralph, Del Chatterson

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