consultative
adj.adj. describing a process where people are asked for their opinions or advice before a final decision is made. It means the person in charge listens to others but still makes the choice themselves.
adj. relating to or providing professional advice or discussion. Often describes a leadership style or organizational process where stakeholders are invited to provide input before a formal decision is finalized.
The manager has a consultative approach to leadership.
The government launched a consultative document to gather public feedback on the proposed environmental laws.
While the final authority rests with the board, they maintain a consultative relationship with the faculty to ensure that academic standards are upheld during administrative transitions.
Typically used attributively before nouns like 'process', 'approach', or 'status'.
a consultative of expertsa consultation with expertsConsultative is an adjective and cannot be used as a noun; use 'consultation' for the act or 'consultant' for the person.