participative
adjective
par·tic·i·pa·tive
pär-ˈti-sə-pə-tiv 
pər-,
-ˌpā-tiv
: relating to or involving participation
especially
: of, relating to, or being a style of management in which subordinates participate in decision making
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Prioritize participative and consultative decision making.
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Venkat Rao, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
According to multiple studies, female leaders embrace a more transformational leadership style that follows a more participative and collaborative approach to solving complex problems.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The series is made of a visual exchange that occurred between Sarah and Anthony following the usual practice of the artist, who is familiar with participative projects aimed at giving voice to under or misrepresented communities.
—Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2023
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Venkat Rao, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
According to multiple studies, female leaders embrace a more transformational leadership style that follows a more participative and collaborative approach to solving complex problems.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The series is made of a visual exchange that occurred between Sarah and Anthony following the usual practice of the artist, who is familiar with participative projects aimed at giving voice to under or misrepresented communities.
—Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2023
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“Participative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participative. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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