Tip of the Week

Carefully plan your message when you’re communicating a decision to a group that has not been involved in the decision making process.

Having many choices is exciting from an observer’s point of view, but can be
overwhelming and paralyzing from a decision-maker’s point of view.

Watch for maximizing tendencies when you are making a decision. Try instead to find the “good enough”
alternative.

Seek agreement on the criteria by which your group judges possible solutions before making a final decision.

Don’t assume that your decisions are self-evident. Often decision-makers spend many
hours arriving at a decision after carefully weighing alternatives.