How does the RAPID model assist in project management?

The RAPID model assists in project management by assigning roles to team members to clarify and speed up the decision-making process. It helps in determining what needs to be decided and who will play each role. This model aids in clarifying the tasks and corresponding timeline.

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Bain's RAPID Decision-making Model

Decision-making is a critical skill that can make and break your team’s success. Originally developed by management consultancy Bain, the RAPID model...

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The RAPID system assigns roles to team members to clarify and speed up the decision-making process. First, determine "What" needs to be decided and assign "Who" will play each role. From there, the how and when will clarify the tasks and corresponding timeline. For example, say you need to make a decision on whether to launch an upcoming marketing initiative. You need to greenlight whether or not you're going forward with the promotion before you can decide who will lead the endeavor, how it will be enacted, and when it will be launched.(Slide 2)

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What are the alternatives to the RAPID decision-making model?

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Alternatives to the RAPID decision-making model include the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model, the OODA Loop, the Stepladder Technique, and the Consensus Decision-Making Model. Each of these models has its own unique approach and can be more suitable depending on the context and the nature of the decision to be made.

How does the RAPID model help in conflict resolution within a team?

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The RAPID model helps in conflict resolution within a team by assigning clear roles to team members, which speeds up the decision-making process and reduces potential conflicts. By determining what needs to be decided and who will play each role, it provides a clear structure and direction, reducing ambiguity and potential conflicts over responsibilities and tasks.

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