Set up continuing communication. The decision-maker and responsible implementor need to consult on a regular basis. The decisionmaker must explain overall developments in issues and priorities that might affect the action. The implementor must discuss current actions, changes, and potential problems and solutions. These two individuals must understand each other's expectations and actions.
Tools See the toolbox for more tools.
Tools at earlier stages provided the decisionmaker with the information needed to make a balanced decision. Now use tools to strengthen working relationships to ensure decisions can succeed. Use the knowledge, understandings, and agreements forged so far as a tool for taking action. Credibility Figure out who has credibility in the process. Work with these people to understand the issues and rationales as well as explain your decision to others.