MOVE 16 · DECISION CONTROL · PRO
Pre-Wire the Decision
Brief key stakeholders individually before the formal meeting, so the meeting confirms a decision rather than starting a debate.
Important decisions are rarely made in the meeting; they are confirmed there.
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WHY IT WORKS
People resist surprises in public. Private conversations beforehand let stakeholders raise concerns without losing face, give you time to adjust the proposal, and let you know where support stands before the room convenes.
WHEN TO USE IT
- A proposal needs approval from a group.
- One stakeholder could derail the meeting.
WHEN NOT TO USE IT
- Organisational norms treat pre-meeting lobbying as inappropriate.
- Pre-wiring would exclude people who are entitled to equal information.
SIGNALS IT FITS
- Previous proposals were derailed by an unexpected objection.
- You do not know where key people stand.
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ETHICAL BOUNDARY
Give everyone the same facts. Pre-wiring is consultation, not secret deal-making.
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