Argyris' intervention theory

In this doctorate program I am doing I constantly having to "dumb down" these theories so that I can understand them. I just finished some conversation about Argyris' intervention theory. He says that when leaders intervene in a situation their goal is to present the parties involved with valid and useful information. The leader intervenes by finding out about the situation, then by helping others see it from different angles. Then THEY decide the proper course of action. He says that for there to be long lasting change and commitment to a new course of action it is vital that the people being lead consider the information given to them and then decide how to proceed. This could result in more commitment on behalf of the followers to a common goal than if someone intervenes and simply tells everyone what to do. Interesting.