Designing It Together: Inclusivity in Decision Making
Abstract
This article employs a case study methodology to explore the impacts of utilizing inclusive decision-making practices in the context of organizational structure design and long-term planning. It describes the participative leadership practices used in a department restructuring project by one Access Services department at an academic library and examines both the positive outcomes and challenges observed throughout the process. The authors underscore the importance of participative leadership and employee empowerment in navigating organizational change, emphasizing that inclusive decision-making processes are vital for effective organizational restructuring and for meeting the evolving needs of library users.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Organizational Change and Leadership
Organizational Management and Change
Library Science and Administration
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Library Administration
- Volume
- 66
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 13–30
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN