Decision Traps to Avoid #37
It’s no surprise that most people have not been trained on how to make great decisions. Most move so quickly that decisions often make no sense and have no positive impact on results.
Three traps to look for:
Traps are everyday condtions that are so common that they go unnoticed. Here are three of them:
- No one knows what the decision is supposed to accomplish.
- The leader’s purpose behind the decision is not in line with the rest of the group/partners.
- The urgency to reach a decision (any decision) eliminates discussion on seeking the best one.
My belief is that, without great decisions, you won’t see positive results. Isn’t decision making at the root of all progress? I think so.
Start your own learning to Better Decision Making:
Accept the fact that you must develop your own decision making model. You are key to the design of how you will make decisions. If you don’t bring your personal essence to this process, it will not serve you.
With your own tailored-to-you model, you not only avoid the traps, you will also learn how to always create three alternative before making the decision.
Answer these questions:
Take a decision you are facing and answer these four questions:
1. Why do you need to make a decision on this?
2. What would happen if you choose not to make a decision?
3. What do you want to see happen as a result of this decision?
4. What is the purpose of your decision?
Basic Concept:
When you spend a little time sorting out the answers to these questions, you can rely on your wisdom, experience and vision to guide your answers.
You don’t have to ask these specific questions. Make up your own. As long as you are rock solid convinced on why a decision is needed and what it will do for you, the rest will be easier.
I hope that you will try this on your own before you (decide to) use it with others.
Cheers, Richard
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