ED 7004

Group Decision Making

Good Groups

• Understand 'The Why'
• Listen AND hear
• Engage
• Disagree without being disagreeable
• Greater good in mind

Poor Groups

• Come with an agenda
• Have 'meetings after the meeting'
• Unwilling to consider others points of view
• "It's about me"

Tips

• Set decision parameters up front
• Start with The Why
• Set decision parameters up front
• Timelines and Expectations
• Norms (if needed)
• Consequences (not always bad)

Scenario Preview

• School goal: 75% proficient on standardized assessment
• This year's Grade 5 students were at 72% last year as 4th graders
• What strategies do you use to achieve the school goal?