Researchers share how to make effective decisions across teams of different sizes, experiences, locations and with varying amounts of data. Identifying the type of decision helps calm fears.
Clarity on the outcome is foundational to effective decision-making.”
Source: Fast Company, November 18, 2022. Link. Majority approval often leads to minority decisions. Achieving thoughtful consent respects the opportunity and the business rather than the hierarchy and uncertainty.
. . . stop chasing the decision, seek consent ensuring major obstacles are addressed.”
INSIGHTS: The clarification on decision type reminded me of a mentor’s question, “If you do that, will anyone die?” The gist of his guidance was to avoid obsessing over decisions that are easily reversed or that have small risk.