inclusive decision-making

noun
UK /ɪnˈkluːsɪv dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ɪnˈklusɪv dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

A way of making choices where everyone gets to share their ideas and help decide.

The class used inclusive decision-making to pick a game that everyone would enjoy.

SYNONYMS

shared decision-makingcollaborative decision-makingparticipatory decision-makinggroup decision-making

RELATED WORDS

teamworkfairnesslisteningconsensusparticipation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A process in which people with different needs and backgrounds are all invited to help choose what to do.

The town used inclusive decision-making so that people of all ages could help plan the new park.

3. A way of working together where no one is left out when a choice is made.

Inclusive decision-making at the meeting meant even the quietest members shared their thoughts.

4. A method of reaching a group choice that values every voice equally.

The club's inclusive decision-making helped them agree on rules that felt fair to all.