Roles in Collaboration Contracts
Each participant in a Collaboration Contract selects one of five roles for each decision item. These roles ensure clarity and accountability.
All roles agree to abide by the final decision.
The Five Roles
Role | Description | |
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Explain | Sole Decision Maker - Makes the decision and informs the group | |
“I’ll choose the ad agency and share the rationale.” | ||
Consult | Sole decision-maker but seeks input before deciding | |
“I’ll choose the agency but want everyone’s feedback first.” | ||
Agree | Collective decision-making. Works with others in the Agree role to decide. | |
“Let’s decide as a team.” | ||
Advise | Provides input but doesn’t make the decision. | |
“I don’t need to decide, but I have helpful insights.” | ||
Accept | Observer role. No decision-making or input. | |
“I trust the group’s judgment and will accept the decision.” | ||
Abstain | Not affected by decision. Non-participant. No decision-making or input. | |
“I do not need to be involved at all; not even informed.” |