DK Essential Managers: Making Decisions

Making your Decision

When your preparations are completed and the moment of decision finally arrives, double-check that you are making the right decision. Reassess your options and seek other opinions to reinforce your point of view. Once you are fully convinced, go ahead.

Make a checklist of the main issues before finalizing any decision.

Questions to ask yourself

• How likely am I to change my mind if given more time or information?
• Has the decision-making process been thorough and sensible?
• Have other minds made a large enough contribution to this decision?
• Am I pleased and happy with this decision?

Assessing a decision

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