Gustav Nilsson

Anchor decisions by listening actively

Each team member share a moment when their contribution was taken seriously by the group. What did others do that made it feel good?
When you are part of a team, you can suggest this exercise to the team.
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Principle 3
Max 15 min

Why is it good to do the exercise?

Sometimes we’re energized by being part of a decision process—regardless of how much say we have. Other times that boost never comes. The difference often lies in how clearly others show they understand. Audrey Korsgaard’s research suggests that when people are met with active listening—and hear how their idea overlaps with or differs from others—they feel more satisfied with the decision and more motivated, no matter which proposal is chosen.

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