October 2014
Beginner
384 pages
10h 44m
English
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Chapter 10
Tackling Various Types of Business Decisions
In This Chapter
Seeing the framework for different types of decisions
Strengthening awareness of what to pay attention to
Unless you know how to think through a decision, you can easily find yourself talking about 12 things at once and wind up feeling scattered or confused. The key is to become familiar with the steps involved in decision-making. The more familiar you are with these steps, the more easily you’ll be able to apply them to different kinds of decisions, making your approach more automatic. Knowing how to think things through helps you figure out what is happening now and what needs to happen next, whether you’re in meetings, having casual conversations, or working on a project. These steps also help you change direction when necessary.
In this chapter, I take you through different kinds of decisions you’re likely to face in your business, explain the thinking in each scenario, and highlight some key issues to keep in mind.
Visionary Decisions: Getting a Grip on Direction and Focus
Vision is a long-term view that articulates the company’s contribution to the world. Consider it a visual and visceral description of what inspires the company’s decisions and guides direction. It hooks your imagination.
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