Collaboration doesn’t have to feel complicated. With the right framework, teamwork can become clear, aligned, and surprisingly easy.
In this episode, Monique introduces the P.A.I.D Model, a framework designed to bring clarity to collaboration. By identifying four key roles — Pilot, Advisors, Informed Stakeholders, and Decision Maker — teams can navigate complexity with less friction.
Monique explores what happens when these roles aren’t clearly named, why decisions often stall without a clear decision-maker, and how leaders can step into the courage it takes to pilot an initiative. She also shares practical examples of how she has used this tool in her own career, and why it remains one of her most relied-upon frameworks.
This is one of those episodes, you may want to come back to because the P.A.I.D Model isn’t a “one and done.” It’s a tool you’ll practice, refine, and return to every time you find yourself in the middle of group dynamics.
(02:45) - The two tools Monique always comes back to in leadership
(03:25) - Introducing the P.A.I.D Model
(04:42) - When to use the P.A.I.D Model
(05:55) - The Pilot: Bringing direction and focus
(07:18) - Advisors: the right input vs too many voices
(08:35) - Informed Stakeholders: Keeping everyone aligned without overwhelm
(09:27) - Decision Makers: The most overlooked but critical role
(10:48) - How to diagnose what’s missing when collaboration feels stuck
(13:02) - Why leaders hesitate to pilot or decide - and how to step in
(17:17) - Applying the P.A.I.D Model in real projects and organizations
(18:23 ) - Recap and encouragement
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