People are more likely to “buy in” to an organization’s strategy if:

People are more likely to “buy in” to an organization’s strategy if they are given a real voice in developing the vision and goals.

The FEMA material specifically emphasizes that “People who are given a real voice are much more likely to ‘buy in’ to the vision and the organizational goals and to make it their mission to help achieve those goals,” underscoring the importance of participatory leadership in emergency preparedness and response scenarios as this empowers them and enhances their commitment to the organization’s success.

From the perspectives of team members and other personnel within the organization, involving individuals in the decision-making process and strategy development significantly boosts morale and commitment.

Source: https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is240b/sm%20files/sm_complete.pdf