DK Essential Managers: Making Decisions

Getting Approval for your Final Decision

Once you have made your decision, it may need official sanction. If your superiors are fully informed of your progress, this may come readily. If not, try producing a written report or presentation – this can be a vital tool in gaining a positive response.

Produce a clear and well laid-out reports to impress senior colleagues.

Find a sponsor to improve chances of gaining approval for your decision.

Obtaining approval

The fewer approvals required, the easier and better for the decision maker. The ideal ...