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Leaders need to consider several factors to determine when to make decisions on their own, when to gain input from others, and when to bring team members together to make decisions around a workplace issue or problem. There are upsides and downsides of each decision-making approach so understanding when to use each is a critical step. To maximize the upsides of group decision making there are a number of steps a leader can take to facilitate the process so as to increase the chances that the team will produce a high-quality solution.
