collaborative decision-making

noun
UK /kəˈlæb.ər.ə.tɪv dɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/
US /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪ.tɪv dɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/

When people work together to choose what to do.

The class used collaborative decision-making to pick a name for the new pet.

SYNONYMS

group decision-makingjoint decision-makingshared decision-makingteam decision-makingparticipatory decision-making

RELATED WORDS

teamworkcooperationconsensusdiscussionvoting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A process in which everyone in a group has a say before a final choice is made.

Their collaborative decision-making meant every family member got to suggest a vacation spot.

3. Working with others to solve a problem and agree on the best option.

The teachers relied on collaborative decision-making to plan the school fair.

4. A way of choosing that values listening to all voices, not just one leader's.

Good collaborative decision-making helped the club settle the argument fairly.