decisionmakersinto

Decisionmakersinto is a coined term used to describe a practice or approach that centers on involving decision makers directly in the design, governance, and evaluation of projects, policies, or products. The term blends 'decision makers' with 'into' to signal embedding leadership in the process.

Origins and usage: The phrase appears in online discussions and informal writings from the mid-2020s onward. It is not widely recognized in formal scholarly literature.

Overview of the concept: Key features include early and ongoing participation of decision makers in scoping, requirements, and prioritization; close collaboration between decision-makers and technical teams; alignment of governance structures with project milestones; and measurement of success in terms of decision quality and outcomes rather than process metrics.

Applications: The approach is discussed in contexts such as public policy design, corporate strategy development, product management, and public-private partnerships where leaders can influence directions and commit to follow-through.

Benefits and challenges: Proponents argue that it improves relevance, legitimacy, and speed of decisions; Critics warn of potential bottlenecks, scope creep, and superficial involvement if roles and incentives are not well calibrated.

See also: participatory design, co-creation, governance by design.