Ten Habits of Great Decision Makers
40mGeneral2023-08-16
Authors

Scott Mautz
Speaker, Author of Leading from the Middle, IU Faculty Exec. Ed.
Course details
While we all make decisions, all day long, not everyone is equally skilled at making them. The best decision makers have established habits they lean on to make the best possible quality of decision. These habits are especially priceless for leaders, given how much depends on their decision making. In this course, learn about the often-missed basics for great decision making. Learn how to stop bad habits that lead to bad decisions, recognize your biases, and discover how to make better decisions when evaluating (including knowing when to make a decision and when not to). Explore key habits of discipline to foster smart decisions, like avoiding the temptation to fit the data to your decision. Instructor Scott Mautz helps you develop your own tailored, habitual routine that will help you be more decisive and lead to consistently better decisions.
Skills covered
Decision-MakingProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Make a habit of making great decisions
1. Upfront
- 02 - Stop bad habits that lead to bad decisions
- 03 - Clarify the who, what, and how of decision-making
- 04 - Be aware of your biases
2. Evaluation
- 05 - Know when to decide and when not to
- 06 - Collect data wisely
- 07 - Analyze data critically
- 08 - Explore a better third option
3. Discipline
- 09 - Increase decision confidence by testing
- 10 - Hold disciplined decision-making meetings
- 11 - Evolve your predictive ability
Conclusion
- 12 - The best decision you can make
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