The ability to make good decisions is an essential step in becoming a good leader. Don't try to make decisions unless you know all the facts and risks involved. The safest way to weigh your decisions is to put them through a checklist that covers pertinent information.
--Do you understand the problem? A solution is not useful if it is developed for the wrong problem.
--Have you defined the problem?
--Have you written the problem down? If you don't have a written definition of a problem, you could forget it.
--Have you identified all possible solutions? Get information, talk to people, check the records, and examine the facts of all the possible solutions.
--Do you have sufficient information to make the decision?
--Have you given the decision due process? Weighed the pros and cons.
--Did you base your decision on fact, not emotions or ego?
--What is your reasoning behind the decision? Consider all the facts that have a bearing on the problem. If a question comes to mind, don't discard it, but think about it.
--Have you brainstormed? Some of the best solutions come from free association.
--Are you confident with your decision? If it doesn't feel good, don't go with it.
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CEO, A.E. Schwartz & Associates, Boston, MA., a comprehensive organization which offers over 40 skills based management training programs. Mr. Schwartz conducts over 150 programs annually for clients in industry, research, technology, government, Fortune 100/500 companies, and nonprofit organizations worldwide. He is often found at conferences as a key note presenter and/or facilitator. His style is fast-paced, participatory, practical, and humorous. He has authored over 65 books and products, and taught/lectured at over a dozen colleges and universities throughout the United States.
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