Strategies For Clear Decision-Making In Creative Teams

In contrast to traditional offices, creative teams are often assembled for specific projects, with members having no previous experience working together. This lack of familiarity can lead to poor communication and opaque decision-making processes.

To resolve this, consider the following steps:

1. Comprehensive Kick-Off Meeting

• Prepare an agenda for the meeting to facilitate productive discussions. An efficiently planned agenda leaves room for discussion of any misunderstandings or clarifications.

• Facilitating each member's introduction will give the crew an idea of each other's expertise and background.

2. Clear Roles And Responsibilities

As the crew is assembled, clearly define each team member's role. One method is using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix to identify who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed. This way, you will avoid overlap in responsibilities and make the decision-making process more transparent.

3. Clear Communication Protocols

• Schedule daily meetings for quick process updates, clarifications, or immediate issue resolution.

• Establish how and when updates should be communicated.

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***This post is advice only. Always ask a consultant.