How To Make Better Decisions, Faster

Indecision wastes time, dilutes focus and slows progress.

I coach brilliant people from fields as wide-ranging as government, health, and technology, and one thing rings true – they all want to get it right in their leadership decision-making. They understand that their decisions impact a whole team or organization, not just themselves. It can be difficult to make decisions when the consequences are more lasting and impact many lives.

Here is a decision-making rubric to help new and seasoned leaders alike to assess and decide with confidence.

Check the following:

• Information - Do I have quality information?

• Outcomes - Am I clear about my optimal outcomes?

• Consequences - What are known and potential consequences of this decision?

• Values - Does this course of action reflect our organizational values? My personal values?

Use this rubric as a guide in your decision-making process.

After you’ve asked yourself these questions, it’s time to make a decision. Decide and go; you can always evaluate and adjust in real-time as the outcomes of your decisions unfold.