{"id":9689,"date":"2020-06-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=9689"},"modified":"2020-06-28T19:40:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-28T23:40:35","slug":"move-to-action-crucial-conversations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/move-to-action-crucial-conversations\/","title":{"rendered":"Move to Action: Crucial Conversations Steps to Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How do you &#8220;move to action&#8221; in crucial conversations? When you move to action, do crucial conversations stop?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have a crucial conversation, the next step is to turn your conversation into action. But before you move to action in crucial conversations, you have to decide on the next steps to make sure they fit into your plan for everything you discussed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Move to Action in Crucial Conversation: From Conversation to Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everyone contributes his or her information to a crucial conversation, the final step is action. All the <strong>conversational effort is moot unless there\u2019s an action plan<\/strong> and follow-through to achieve results. This is a critical turning point at which new challenges can come up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Groups often fail to convert the ideas into action and results<\/strong> for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They aren\u2019t clear on how decisions will be made.<\/li><li>They fail to act on the decisions they do make.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This chapter focuses on what it takes to move from ideas to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transitioning from Dialogue to Decision-Making<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to move to action in crucial conversations, you have to collectively decide how to move forward. If you don\u2019t clarify the conclusions and decisions emerging from the discussion, you can run into unmet expectations later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems develop in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>People don\u2019t understand how decisions will be made<\/strong>. You may have agreed to something in principle, but not to any specific actions (yet people may act and be surprised when others object).&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Sometimes no decision gets made<\/strong>. Ideas fade or people can\u2019t get a handle on implementing them \u2014 or everyone is waiting for someone else to decide.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Decide How You\u2019ll Decide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid these two problems, you need to decide how you\u2019ll decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dialogue isn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a>. It\u2019s a process for gathering all relevant information, which involves everyone. But the fact that someone has shared their input doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019ll get to participate in all decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent misunderstanding, it\u2019s important to <strong>separate talking from decision-making<\/strong>: Make clear how decisions will be made, who will make them, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the typical starting points where you can move to action in crucial conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Situation 1: When the line of authority is clear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re in a position of authority you decide which method of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/integrative-decision-making\/\">decision making<\/a> you\u2019ll use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, managers and parents decide how to decide; it\u2019s part of their responsibility as leaders. Vice presidents don\u2019t ask hourly employees to decide pricing changes or product lines. Parents don\u2019t ask kids to set their own curfew or make household decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaders can turn decision making over to direct reports when warranted, but the person in authority still decides what method of decision making to use. Deciding what decisions to turn over and when is part of their stewardship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Situation 2: When there\u2019s no established line of authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When there\u2019s no clear line, deciding how to decide can be quite difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if a teacher wants to hold your child back a year but you object, who decides? Who makes the decision should be discussed in the group. If you don\u2019t talk and opinions differ, you\u2019ll end up in a dispute. When authority is unclear, decide together how you\u2019re going to decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move to Action in Crucial Conversations With the Four Methods of Decision Making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a plan, the next step to move to action in crucial conversations is to pick a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/decision-making-method\/\">decision-making method<\/a>. <strong>Four common ways of making decisions are: command, consult, vote, and consensus<\/strong>. They reflect increasing degrees of involvement. Increased involvement brings greater commitment but decreased efficiency. The method you use depends on the circumstances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Command<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With command decisions, it\u2019s not your job to decide what to do, only how to make it work. Decisions are made without others\u2019 involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this method when:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Outside forces dictate what happens. For instance, agencies mandate safety standards, or other governing bodies or \u201chigher ups\u201d issue demands. Bosses often pass on the demands of others, rather than having independent authority.<\/li><li>It makes sense for you to delegate the decision \u2014 it\u2019s a low-stakes issue in which you don\u2019t need to take part. You trust the person you designate to make the right decision. Your involvement wouldn\u2019t contribute anything additional.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Decision-makers invite input from others before they decide. They consult with experts, those affected, and anyone whose opinion would be relevant. This can be an efficient way of gaining ideas and support without bogging down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/rational-decision-making-process\/\">decision-making process<\/a>. After gathering ideas, decision-makers evaluate the options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/be-decisive\/\">make a choice<\/a>, and then inform the broader population.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Voting is appropriate where you have a number of good options, and want to decide in the most efficient way. Members of the team realize they may not get their preferred choice, but aren\u2019t going to debate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consensus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You talk until everyone agrees to one decision. This method has both pluses minuses. It can produce unity and good decisions, or it can be a waste of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;It should be used only with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High-stakes and complex issues, or<\/li><li>Issues where everyone must support the final choice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each decision-making method is a choice that you make when you decide to move to action in crucial conversations. Choose carefully, because it can affect the outcome of the whole conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion \u2014 Move to Action, Achieve Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How you are currently handling crucial moments when your actions can disproportionately affect your relationship or organization is determining the quality of your life and your effectiveness as a leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, take action. <strong>Identify a crucial conversation that you could improve right now<\/strong>, identify the principle and skill that will help, and try it. You needn\u2019t be perfect, but if you persist, you will see dramatic improvement in your relationships and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At crucial moments, a little change can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to action in crucial conversations can help a tough conversation become more positive. When you move to action, crucial conversations become productive forms of communication. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you &#8220;move to action&#8221; in crucial conversations? When you move to action, do crucial conversations stop? When you have a crucial conversation, the next step is to turn your conversation into action. 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