Leadership

Decision making

Make a sound choice with the information available and explain how it will be revisited.

A practical starting point

Three principles to take into the conversation

  1. 1

    Define the decision and the criteria before comparing options.

  2. 2

    Ask for different perspectives and separate facts from assumptions.

  3. 3

    Agree who will act on the decision, why it was made, and when to review it.

Try this opening

“The decision in front of us is…, and the most important criteria are…”

Adapt this opening to your situation and say it in your own words.

Prepare in a few minutes

  • Write down the outcome you want from the conversation.
  • Separate what you observed from what you assume.
  • Choose one point the other person needs to understand.
  • Plan a question that makes room for their perspective.