Managers make about three billion decisions each year, and almost all of them can be made better. The stakes for doing so are real: decisions are the most powerful tool managers have for getting things done. Setting goals (another tool) is aspirational, but making decisions actually drives action. Our research has shown that people usually do what they decide to do. The good news is that there are ways to consistently make better decisions by using practices and technologies based on behavioral economics.
A Checklist for Making Faster, Better Decisions
Seven steps based on behavioral economics.
March 07, 2016
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Accelerate your career with Harvard ManageMentor®. HBR Learning’s online leadership training helps you hone your skills with courses like Decision Making. Earn badges to share on LinkedIn and your resume. Access more than 40 courses trusted by Fortune 500 companies.
Practical ways to improve your decision-making process.