MOVE 17 · DECISION CONTROL · PRO
Separate Deciding from Discussing
Make it explicit whether a conversation is for exploring ideas or for making a decision, so no one leaves with mismatched expectations.
Mixing exploration and commitment makes people either hold back ideas or mistake ideas for promises.
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WHY IT WORKS
When participants don't know which mode they're in, some treat brainstorming as commitments and others treat decisions as suggestions. Naming the mode protects open thinking and makes commitments unmistakable.
WHEN TO USE IT
- People later disagree about what was 'decided'.
- Brainstorming sessions turn into arguments.
WHEN NOT TO USE IT
- The meeting purpose is already clear and shared.
- Formality would stifle a quick, informal exchange.
SIGNALS IT FITS
- 'I thought we agreed…' disputes after meetings.
- Ideas are shot down before they are fully described.
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ETHICAL BOUNDARY
Respect the mode you declared. Using exploratory comments as commitments breaks trust.
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