Ward board: read the seven-level authority ladder
Interpret Appelo's seven delegation levels as increasing decision authority and identify the first shared-decision level.
Read the authority ladder before choosing the answer. The bars show ordered movement from manager-held decisions to fully delegated decisions. Seven levels of delegation: authority moves right 1. Tell Manager decides and directs the action. manager holds decision 2. Sell Manager decides and explains the reason. manager holds decision with context 3. Consult Manager gathers input, then decides. input before manager decision 4. Agree Manager and delegatee decide together. first shared decision 5. Advise Delegatee decides after manager advice. delegatee decides with advice 6. Inquire
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