participatory decision-making

noun
UK /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəri dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
US /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtɔːri dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

A way of deciding things where everyone in the group gets to share their ideas and help choose.

The teacher used participatory decision-making so the class could vote on their field trip.

SYNONYMS

shared decision-makingcollaborative decision-makinggroup decision-makinginclusive decision-makingcollective decision-making

RELATED WORDS

participationconsensusdemocracyteamworkempowerment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A management style where employees help make choices about how the workplace runs.

The company adopted participatory decision-making to give workers a voice in scheduling.

3. A governance approach where community members join in planning and policy choices.

The town used participatory decision-making to design the new park.

4. A teaching method where students help decide classroom rules and activities.

Through participatory decision-making, the students chose their own project topics.

5. A process in which stakeholders affected by a choice are included in making it.

The hospital used participatory decision-making to involve patients in care plans.