In the Loop.

All prime ministers have to make hard calls, as so many decisions are contentious, even within parties, and have to be resolved by someone taking a side. The challenge is to ensure that people feel sufficiently “in the loop” to accept the decisions that go against them. 

- Former Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott

Step 5 of the Five Steps to a Good Decision is: Give a Hearing.

We invite anyone who may be adversely affected by our decision to contribute to it.

Concerned or anxious this may open a can of worms?

Return to Step 1 and start again.